We did this one about 2 years ago but it's high time for an update:
I'm back in my home town of Brighton, Sussex by the sea, England, having
spent nearly 4 years in New York where my Acid Jazz fixes came fairly
regularly from those awfully nice Giants Steps people, plus 3 geezers by the
name of Clausell, Krivit and Kervorkian.
Don't be scared away by reports of mad hoof and mouth - the seaside may get
a little more crowded this summer, but there is still plenty of relaxed
clubbing to be had.
It's high times for our local footie team who are just about to get promoted
to the second division. They play sparkling football in a municipal ground
that has a kind of shabby charm. Also on top of his game is the legendary
Russ Dewbury - to my mind the true Midfield General of Brighton. Guest DJs
always keep it tight at the back (particularly memorable recent nights from
the Nuphonic boys and Chris and Ben from Mr Bongo Records); Russ keeping it
Sven Erikson-like early evening but invariably off the bench and pulling out
the crowd-pleasers before the final whistle. The space may feel a bit like
Withdean Stadium at times, but this man really is at the roots of what this
list is all about. Check out the Jazz Rooms (Ship Street, Fridays and
Saturdays) site, and I've also taken the liberty of forwarding an example of
a bit of Russ' 'Premier League' customer care policy ;)
If you wanna get your Hoxton Mohawk sorted for the weekend and check out
what those deeply fashionable Off Centre people are up to, join them on the
monthly Brighton dirty weekend at the recently refurbished Ocean Rooms. To
my shame, I've been down once only - months ago - but did get a bit
over-excited by first Ross Allen then Patrick Forge in the main room. Was a
bit pissed as well but memories of the MJ Cole 'Getting in the Way' rmx for
the first time and Mr Forge dropping Expansions with a huge grin on his face
still crystal clear.
The Concorde (Madeira Drive) has some great live shows but Thursdays and
Sundays can be a bit hit or miss. The recent Da Lata and Ronny Jordan show
was embarrassingly under-attended for a town that is home of the Jazz Bop.
(Ann Robinson voice): 'People, can we do better for Marlena Shaw
please?'(Brighton Jazz Bop, Corn Exchange, 26 May, also featuring Nathan
Haines).
Robert Luis has got the leftfield sewn-up. I don't think this guy has put a
foot wrong through the years of Shake Yer Wig, Vibez Express and now Phonic
Hoop, Friday and Saturday nights at The Enigma. He's boss of the Tru
Thoughts label. And he gets his mate Mr Scruff down the Concorde once a
month for a 6 hour set. Say no more.
There's an outfit called ESP who put on a show with Hefner and Smith &
Mighty just recently. They've switched homes just and are about to launch a
Thursday night at The Ocean Rooms.
The Big Beat Boutique just celebrated its 5th birthday party at The
Concorde. The London mags have probably written it off by now but I had a
massive night there a few weeks ago at the Groove Armada show. Queen Zoe
there a couple of weeks after the baby, so respect to that.
I'm a bit old for Garage but you can get your jollies every Tuesday at the
Escape. I think the Twice As Nice crowd come down once a month.
The rather frightening prospect of Cream setting up shop on the seafront
happily seems to be a non-starter, so we have this huge white elephant
development on the site of the old Concorde. Perhaps Eric can organize a
whip-round and we could set up our own club ;)
Record shops - I try and stick with one. Rounder. Some of the most pleasant
people you are likely to find in a record store. They are always helpful and
courteous and, if you can fight your way through the line of kids buying
tickets to the local 'ard 'ouse nights, there's usually a bunch of new vinyl
on the counter that you can grab and stick on the deck. Add to this copious
and enthusiastic notes stickers attached to each record and a window full of
flyers for all the local nights. The boys also have a website and still find
time to do a twice monthly night down at the Gap Club in Hove. Sorted.
Check also Borderline (good on Jazz, funk reissues), Urban (always a bit of
a racket when you walk in but very enthusiastic about their deep house white
labels), store in Bond Street - forget the name - great US hip hop imports
and some nice second hand stuff. For real straight ahead Jazz heads, theres
a place called Recordland just down from the station - some classic Blue
Note originals, Japanese imports and re-issues and some gems downstairs for
break-heads. Opposite the station is what claims to be Britain's oldest
record store run by a very old-skool shop-keeper. He hates CDs and won't
order them for you but can get hold of just about any movie soundtrack ever
released. He takes great pride in his window, changing it each week to
display soundtracks to movies on at the local arthouse cinema, the Duke of
Yorks, or on the telly. Sadly, he was mugged in his shop about 2 years ago
and badly beaten up but he is back in there, truly keepin it real, so pop in
and show your respect if you are in town.
If anyone is passing through this summer, drop me a line. I throw about
three afternoon/evening parties in a very secret spot and all listees would
be welcome.
Jim
dear jim
will try to remember.....make sure you come down early as its been packed
lately.....special guest dj nick the record
regards
Russ Dewbury
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>From: "Kerr, Jim" <jkerr@hbase.com>
>To: "'info@jazzbop.co.uk'" <info@jazzbop.co.uk>
>Subject: Jazz Rooms Friday
>Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2001, 10:32 am
>
>Russ
>
>yet another classic bank holiday session
>my birthday on May 11 - 35 years young and I'll be bringing along a big big
>crowd
>can you pack the Naima that was played very late last Friday and I think is
>on Patrick Forge's Excursions. That would be very special
>
>Peas,
>Jim Kerr
>
-----Original Message-----
From: nethed [mailto:nethed@ninjatune.net]
Sent: 18 April 2001 08:46
To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
Subject: Re: AJ ClubScene Worldwide
Sorry if this thread happened b4 - I've been sitting on this
list for over a year now and...
The post about the AJ scene (or lack of it) got me thinking.
There are lots of people on this list from all over the world.
What is your local venue and/or night for acid jazz, hip hop, beats etc?
We know that Gilles does a club night @ Bar Rhumba in London and
Straight No Chaser Magazine lists lots of events worldwide...
But, let's say I'm planning to go to Sonar in June (Barcelona)
or make a weekend shopping Excursion to your town...
Where would I go to hear funky jazzy stuff in Bangkok, Singapore,
Tokyo, Paris, Dublin, Glasgow???
AND more important...what real world record shops would I find there?
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