The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside

My first show of the new RSL will include an interview with that ever popular British jazz man Kenny Ball. You will be able to hear Kenny answer my questions about how he began playing trumpet, his musical education and his idols. He tells some amusing stories about his band’s early days on the road, how he obtained his first ever recording contract and T.V work.
Have you ever wondered what was his own favourite recording was ? Listen in, it might surprise you, and he has some amusing stories to tell when we discuss his favourite venues. Also, if you have ever wondered what special talents he looked for when he recruited his band members, he will reveal all !!
All this and a wide range of music from his band’s extensive repertoire, including Midnight In Moscow, Joshua Fit At The Battle Of Jericho, Wonderful World Cornet Chop Suey, I Wanna Be Like You, Samantha, Someday, You’ll be Sorry and even a touch of Classical In Schuman’s – Jolly Peasant.
Don’t miss this great show  - “Gateway To Jazz” – Brought to you by The Rotary Club Of Corringham Thameside and introduced by David Fenn on 87.7 F.M Gateway F.M – The Community Radio Station for Basildon and East Thurrock.
www.gatewayfm.com 

“Gateway to Jazz” will be back on air on Sunday 29th June 2008 and will be broadcast every Sunday from 8 p.m until 10 p.m until 20th July 2008.
Listen in on 87.7 F.M or online at www.gatewayfm.com 

I have just begun recording 4 completely new programmes which will initially be played on the internet, but later will go out on air, hopefully in June/July. I’ll keep you posted on that.
The new programmes will include a set on my featured artist – Teddy Wilson, Miles David and Sidney Bechet. I will also be featuring a number of local bands and artists.
Watch this space !

The current RSL (Restrictive Service Licence) for Gateway F.M expired on the 26th December 2007 which allows them to broadcast over the “air waves”.
Gateway F.M are hoping to obtain a full 5 year licence very soon, but, in the meantime you can still hear the station online at www.gatewayfm.com .
“Gateway to Jazz” proved to be popular during the RSL, with all kinda of jazz included in the programme. I hope to broadcast again very soon.
In the meantime, I have been invited to give a talk at Ongar Rotary Club on the 28th February on the orgins and early days of jazz. I understand that members of the Ongar Jazz Club have also been invited along.
By David Fenn

The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside supports Gateway F.M by presenting a weekly programme of jazz which is introduced by Rotarian David Fenn. The programme seeks to introduce the listener to all types of jazz whether it be traditional New Orleans style, Chicago, Swing, Mainstream, Boogie Woogie, Bebop, Modern or jazz/rock fusion.
It is music to suit all tastes, coupled with news of local jazz clubs and events. We hope to showcase some of the talented musicians that ply their trade locally and even those who do it just for fun. The programme is full of stories and anecdotes about the bands and musicians but above all there is lots of varied music.
The 2 hour programme, entitled “Gateway to Jazz” is broadcast on Wednesday evenings at 9pm. Tune in on 87.7 F.M or on-line at www.gatewayfm.com to hear the brighter sounds of jazz !