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Bernard Victor

A jazz lover since I was 12 - 78 years ago.

About Me

Used to have a record shop, then a model railway store. Now retired, I paint in oils and acrylics.

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My Jazz Story

I love jazz because...It just makes me feel good. I was first exposed to jazz...when I was 12 The first jazz record I bought was...Louis Armstrong West End Blues My advice to new listeners..Just enjoy it.

My House Concert Story

Wednesday I went to Stanley Arts, a new location for jazz near me. It is a small intimate venue, with a mostly middle aged audience. Featured were Nigel Price, one of the best jazz guitarists in the UK , Fraser Smith on tenor sax and Chris Hyde Harrison playing bass. The group blended very well, and I think Fraser Smith, whom I have not heard for some time, was playing better than ever. We were also treated to a few songs by the events organiser Kitty Whitelaw. She sang Black Coffee at a very slow tempo almost like a blues. I thought it was one of the best renditions of Black Coffee I have ever heard. All in all a really relaxed session.