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Chris and his guys in Schweinfurt

Stefan Mller — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:46:40 GMT

Hello Mr. Barber,

hope you read this, it was a great gig in Schweinfurt yesterday with your excellent Band.

I'm the guy whom you signed the John Mayall 70th birthday concert DVD booklet and you told me to look for the "Stormy Monday" Blues tune with Eric Clapton and you at youtube.

I got it and do you know what? I'm really enthusiastic about it.

@all:

Just go on youtube please and look for "Eric Clapton & friends, stormy monday '06"

It's an exciting Blues tune with Erics guitar playing, some organ sound and especially a wonderful trombone solo from Chris.

Greetings

Stefan

Braunschweig

Jockel — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:04:03 GMT

Ein Superkonzert der Spitzenklasse.Die gute Spiellaune der Band hat sich sofort auf das Publikum bertragen. Danke Chris, danke euch allen. Fr Barry und John natrlich meine allerbesten Wnsche. Jockel

What a bonus - or two!

Ray Green — Thur, 01 Oct 2009 07:18:22 GMT

On a recent last minute trip from NZ to the UK, I was able to take in the Goodwood Revival race meeting's practice day on the Friday, before heading north to Nottingham, for my school's 50th reunion, on the Saturday.

Needless to say, before I left NZ, I had to check out where the band was playing, and as this was only a short trip, it was a real bonus to find that they were playing in Christchurch on the Friday evening, so, as I was staying with my brother in Bournemouth anyway, it was just perfect timing.

Imagine my surprise to find that Vic Pitt was playing, as Dave Green (no relation!) had a prior engagement. Then, Bob Hunt was also back on trombone for a night, (now back from South Africa) as it was easier than dragging John Service over from Switzerland, for just one UK concert.

As always, a brilliant night, especially the first half, and a great weekend overall.

A question for Mr Slaughter

Peter Austin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:06:17 GMT

Leaving aside the fact that this message board has been very dull of late . . . what's happened out there folks . . . I have a question for Mr John "Quick - fingers":

(better than "Slow-hand don't you think?) Slaughter:

So what's the likelihood of you getting a blues band back together and doing a few stints? No . . . you're not too old,you're in your prime! I so enjoyed the various occasions when I saw the band in Northampton and the Stables and elsewhere.

Come on . . . another bash please!

Peter

Need band members on Chris Barbers American Jazz Band recording

Philip — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:17:15 GMT

I'm trying to ID the band members on the 1960 "Chris Barbers American Jazz Band with Sidney de Paris" recording.

Rights to Petite Fleur

Geets Romo — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:53:46 GMT

I'd like to use Petite Fleur in a college short movie - anyone have any idea how to get permission for it's use?

Thanks

Geets

Thanks

Helen Watkins — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:09:58 GMT

Dear All members of the band,

Just wanted to thank you all for a fabulous evenings entertainment at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury 14/09/09 - how good it was to listen to a bunch of blokes who know their music & instruments inside out and play fit to bust with exuberance and sheer enjoyment. It's a palpable thing because you really love being up there playing and your audience feels it too. I was especially pleased to see Vic Pitt playing with you as I've never forgotten seeing him & the drummer play the double bass at the same time - shame the drummer retired too as I might have seen it again one more time at least. Vic Pitt is a fine player and good luck to him. Your new reeds man, Zoltan Sagi is a great find - always look forward to Petit Fleur but his playing of the solos was magical - such a clean & pure sound - I really want to resist the cliches of warm honey or melted dark chocolate but I struggle to convey it otherwise. Brilliant. The medical student on guitar, more solos until he qualifies please - what a talent. But then you are all brilliant, and I'm not excluding anyone from that it's just that Mr Sagi is new and I hadn't heard so much from the med student before. The talent on stage is just phenomenal. Thank you so much and if you come our way again, I'll be there!

Thanks to all and good luck,

Helen Watkins

John — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:38:51 GMT

Hello Chris,

Thankyou For Last Night, Bliss, I Sound Like A Grateful Lover, Music Lover Of Course.

Very Much Enjoyed The Big Band Sound

Congratulations

John

Vic Pitt

Bob — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:07:50 GMT

Hello,

Back about three weeks ago, I was driving a bus from March to Ramsey, in Cambridgeshire.

I got chatting to the sole passenger on the bus, who was none-other than Vic Pitt.

He was going to get in touch with me about the band "Sweet Substitute", from the city where I was born and grew up, Bristol.

Does anyone on here have any contact with him, who can pass on my email address?

Thanks in advance,

Very Best Wishes,

Bob.

Chris Barber at Festival of Britain

Alec — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:43:41 GMT

I wonder if any others reading this were also there with me at a very memorable, free concert given by the Chris Barber band in Battersea Park during the Festival of Britain, 1951? The Festival fascinated me and I had taken photos of the Skylon being constructed during the previous year. When the Festival was opened I took many photos of the Guinness Clock (in murky Dufaycolour, I might add!), the fountains, Festival Hall, the Shot Tower, the tree walk etc., and of the performances (also free) by various trapeze artists. But it is that concert which really sticks in my mind, and it was great to see Chris Barber, Ken Colyer, Monty Sunshine, Lonnie Donnegan etc in the flesh for the first time! Then followed Monty Sunshine's great hit with "Stranger on the Shore", and Lonnie forsook his banjo to learn three chords on the guitar and start the skiffle craze in the coffee bars - I used to frequent "Heaven and Hell" (Hell being downstairs, obviously). Can anyone recommend a currently available CD which covers that precise period?

Hushabye Chords

Peter — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:55:19 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for the chords of Hushabye as played by Monty Sunshine. I hope you can help me.

Kindly regards ,

Peter

Barber in Blenheim

Jockel Meise — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:48:24 GMT

Hello Mr. Barber ,hello Fans! My newest CD is the Blenheim Concert CD. The titles was actuell and sound so clear as Summerrain. This CD is in my eyes a must to all Barberfans. Best greetings from Berlin. Jockel

Alex Zahler

Diana Huguenin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:25:48 GMT

Alex died Saturday, 21st June 2009. He was also a trombone player, one of the famoust of Switzerland. I hope his spirit live on and on and on, and maybe your thoughts are in Switzerland Thursday next, to say goodbye.

His niece, Diana

Caesarea Jazz Festival

ian riddle — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:08:05 GMT

Last night, Israel had the opportunity to see a Jazz legend perform at the Caesarea Jazz Festival on the Mediterranean coast.

We were not disappointed.

Thank you, to Chris and all of the band, for coming, performing and providing a night of world class music.

Next time though, bring more CD's with you please.

ian r

looking for song

christoph mathis — Thur, 18 Jun 2009 09:48:41 GMT

hi there

a couple of years i'm looking for a cd where are two songs from chris barber included: "ice-cream" and "mack the knife". there must exist a cd, but i don't know the name. both songs are on one cd. pls help.

thanks a lot.

christoph