The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside

“Gateway to Jazz”, the programme that is brought to you by the Rotary Club Of Corringham Thameside and is broadcast on 87.7FM by Gateway FM, will feature an interview with jazz legend Mr Acker Bilk M.B.E. M.A. on Wednesday 17th December 2008 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Acker will be interviewed by our regular presenter Rotarian David Fenn.

Acker, born in Pensford, Somerset on 28th January 1929 and was given the names Bernard Stanley by his parents, but was known as “Acker” from a very young age. Acker is Somerset for “friend” or “mate”, and that fits well with this popular and likeable man.

Recognised throughout the world by his trade mark bowler hat and snazzy waistcoats, David will ask the great man about the origins of the form of dress, as well as enquiring about the origins of his enormous hit record “Stranger on the Shore”. Find out what Acker’s favourite recordings are, his favoured venues, how he got started and why he chose jazz.

We will also be playing a number of his recordings, covering the sixty years he has been in the entertainment industry. The show will also include plenty of other red hot music.

Acker is due to appear in concert with Kenny Ball at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford on the 31st January 2009, a great opportunity to hear two of Britain’s finest jazz musicians on the same stage.

Don’t forget to tune into “Gateway to Jazz” every Wednesday from the 3rd December 2008 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and particularly to the show featuring Acker Bilk on the 17th. We can promise you the very best from the world of jazz.

Hope to join you there.

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