Musicians Biogs
May 10, 2010 by staff · Leave a Comment
| DAY | DATE | MUSICIAN |
| TUESDAY | 20-Jul-10 | Steven Bor |
| WEDNESDAY | 21-Jul-10 | Sue Busby |
| THURSDAY | 22-Jul-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| FRIDAY | 23-Jul-10 | Rod Fogg |
| SATURDAY | 24-Jul-10 | Paul Williams |
| SUNDAY(1-4) | 25-Jul-10 | Sue Busby |
| MONDAY | 26-Jul-10 | No music |
| TUESDAY | 27-Jul-10 | Steven Bor |
| WEDNESDAY | 28-Jul-10 | Charlie Hugill |
| THURSDAY | 29-Jul-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| FRIDAY | 30-Jul-10 | tbc |
| SATURDAY | 31-Jul-10 | Paul Williams |
| SUNDAY (1-4) | 01-Aug-10 | Joe Thomas |
| MONDAY | 02-Aug-10 | No music |
| TUESDAY | 03-Aug-10 | Steven Bor |
| WEDNESDAY | 04-Aug-10 | Paul Williams |
| THURSDAY | 05-Aug-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| FRIDAY | 06-Aug-10 | Ian Anderson |
| SATURDAY | 07-Aug-10 | Alan Berry |
| SUNDAY (1-4) | 08-Aug-10 | Rod Fogg |
| MONDAY | 09-Aug-10 | No music |
| TUESDAY | 10-Aug-10 | Steven Bor |
| WEDNESDAY | 11-Aug-10 | Rod Fogg |
| THURSDAY | 12-Aug-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| FRIDAY | 13-Aug-10 | Paul Williams |
| SATURDAY | 14-Aug-10 | Alan Berry |
| SUNDAY (1-4) | 15-Aug-10 | Joe Thomas |
| MONDAY | 16-Aug-10 | No music |
| TUESDAY | 17-Aug-10 | Steven Bor |
| WEDNESDAY | 18-Aug-10 | Sue Busby |
| THURSDAY | 19-Aug-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| FRIDAY | 20-Aug-10 | Rod Fogg |
| SATURDAY | 21-Aug-10 | Alan Berry |
| SUNDAY (1-4) | 22-Aug-10 | Jonathon Idiagbonya |
| MONDAY | 23-Aug-10 | No music |
| TUESDAY | 24-Aug-10 | Jonathon Idiagbonya |
| WEDNESDAY | 25-Aug-10 | Steven Bor |
| THURSDAY | 26-Aug-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| FRIDAY | 27-Aug-10 | Ian Anderson |
| SATURDAY | 28-Aug-10 | Alan Berry |
| SUNDAY (1-4) | 29-Aug-10 | Joe Thomas |
| MONDAY | 30-Aug-10 | No music |
| TUESDAY | 31-Aug-10 | Rod Fogg |
| WEDNESDAY | 01-Sep-10 | Sue Busby |
| THURSDAY | 02-Sep-10 | Ian Anderson |
| FRIDAY | 03-Sep-10 | Maurice Cockrill |
| SATURDAY | 04-Sep-10 | Ian Anderson |
| SUNDAY (1-4) | 05-Sep-10 | tbc |
| MONDAY | 06-Sep-10 | Singer Songwriter night |
Ian Anderson – Pianist
Ian has worked as a professional performer and teacher for many years. Classically trained, he has worked mainly in the styles of Jazz, Popular music and Musical Theatre and in a wide variety of venues ranging from Jazz and Cabaret clubs and theatres to the RFH Foyer and the Parcell Room on London’s South Bank.
Along the way he has worked with many leading musicians such as Joe Ross and Nick Morrissey and with singers Elaine Delmar, Salena Jones and Carrie Ross.
Jonathan Idiagbonya (pianist)
Jonathan Idiagbonya is a very acomplished Latin Jazz pianist with a unique style and a vibrant energy for all to enjoy.
Classically trained and technically gifted, Jonathan is also a highly acclaimed Salsa pianist. Born out of the Keith Jarrett style of piano playing, his interpretations are always melodic and beautifully crafted.
Jonathan began piano lessons at age 12 and violin at 13. He progressed rapidly and reached grade 8 by 15. At 16 he continued his studies at The Centre For Young Musicians, and was exposed to jazz at Richmond College two years later.
Later he studied at Middlesex University along with Gareth Williams and has been performing regularly in London. He has performed with musicians such as John Etheridge, Ray Gelato, Derek Nash, Kathleen Willison, Michael Olatuja, Femi Temowo, Abram Wilson, Quentin Collins, Polly Gibbons, Luca Luciano and soul singer Jonnie Fiori.
ROD FOGG GUITARIST/ COMPOSER/ WRITER
Rod Fogg
Performer, teacher, workshop leader, clinician, composer and author, Rod Fogg excels in many different areas of the contemporary guitar scene. Described by Guitarist Magazine as “a master of expressive playing dynamics”, he is active as a jazz guitarist, with his own trio; as a fingerstyle soloist, touring and leading workshops; and in the “Hot Club” scene playing the music of Django Reinhardt.
Rod took up the classical guitar at age 14 and bought his first electric guitar two years later; at 19 he was writing songs and playing in bands on the London circuit. After a few years recording and touring with rock and indie bands he decided to study music formally and make it a profession. He took a degree at Middlesex University and added Bass Guitar and later Double Bass to his skills. On graduation he began to develop a career as a freelance guitarist whilst teaching guitar both privately and in schools.
Rod played jazz with artists such as Martin Speake, Paul Clarvis and Stuart Hall, played fingerstyle, blues and ragtime guitar as a soloist, and played Django-style with bands like “Le Jazz” and “The Morellos”, whilst also doing the occasional “show” or playing at parties, weddings and corporate functions.
Rod and the band have now recorded the CD “A Cool Move”, featuring twelve original compositions.
Rod continues to teach privately and at Kingston University and South Hampstead High School, and perform up and down the country as a soloist, with his own trio, and with various artists. He has recently completed “Django Reinhardt - Know the Man, Play the Music” and “Eddie Van Halen - Know the Man, Play the Music” for Backbeat Books. He is also writing material for a solo guitar CD planned for release later this year.
Other recent work includes playing on the CD to accompany the book “Recording Guitar and Bass”, music editing on “Melody: How to Write Great Tunes” and recording music examples on the book “Play Acoustic”. Another recent project for Backbeat Books was “The Totally Interactive Guitar Bible” which was published in October 2006 and which has been a huge seller. Rod has recently completed the follow-up “Band Bible” which was published in 2007 and is now working on a complete electric guitar tuition book to be entitled “The Guitar Workbook”.
JOE THOMAS
Joe is professional pianist/keyboard player working in and around London. He has played in line-ups ranging from background jazz duets right through to bellowing eight-piece party bands. He is an accomplished and diverse musician. Whilst his greatest strength is Jazz piano, he is also experienced in Pop, Funk, Soul, and Electronic. He has performed at Reno Jazz Festival in Nevada, USA, the BBC Television Centre in London, as well as playing weekly for a year at the prestigious Gaucho Grill restaurant, Piccadilly Circus. He played at several Brighton and Hove Council conferences, numerous weddings, parties, and corporate functions. He has recently graduated from Middlesex University, achieving a first class BA honours in Jazz studies.
PAUL WILLIAMS PIANIST/ COMPOSER
Paul Williams
Paul Williams specialises in production music for film, television and commercials.An experienced musician and composer, he studied at the Royal College of Music then read Music at Cambridge University, where he gained an M.A.
Composing since the age of eight, Paul has developed serious keyboard skills, playing instruments such as the Blüthner Grand, Kurzweil 2500 and works with the Vienna Symphonic System.
He works with numerous bands and orchestras as a session musician, and has recorded an album with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music fame.
Paul composes for major international publishing companies, including Amphonic Music, Carlin Music, Parry Music Library and BMG Music and Funtastik Production Music with over 2000 titles to his credit. Paul also worked for the BBC with major production credits and three Sony Awards plus a STEMRA Best Composer Award.
Naked Turtle waitresses wow on BBC
August 10, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
East Sheen’s Naked Turtle waitresses wow on BBC talent show
Press Release Richmond Twickenham Times
Three singing waitresses at an East Sheen restaurant have hit the right notes and made the semi finals of a prime-time BBC1 talent show.
Dee Livingstone, Stephanie Grace and Tor Hills, who all work at the Naked Turtle, in Upper Richmond Road West, proved themselves to be “workplace wonders” on Tonight’s the Night by beating a group of singing accountants on Saturday.
The girls dressed in 1950’s style American diner dresses to sing Christine Aguilera’s Candy man on the John Barrowman hosted show.
New owner of the restaurant - where jazz singer Victoria Hart was discovered - Patrick Fogarty said: “We have high hopes for Dee, Stephanie and Tor and will be cheering them on in competition.
“We will of course be screening the semi final show in the bar and hope many Londoner’s will come and cheer them on.”
The eatery can be contacted by calling 020 8878 1995 or visiting naked-turtle.com
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