2004

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Playing at The Old School Inn, Epworth in July 2004

The Old School Inn, Epworth 9 July 2004

The bad weather of recent weeks failed to dampen the atmosphere at The Old School Inn, Epworth as popular jazz group "Room21" moved indoors for their programme last Friday evening. Led by Andy Jakob from the tenor saxophone, the group of local adult musicians put on a varied and entertaining display to a packed function room of jazz enthusiasts. The two guest singers, Louise Dean and Barry Scully, sung their hearts out in such popular standards as Summertime, I Got Plenty of Nuttin', Satin Doll, And I Love Her, That Old Black Magic and Georgia whilst the band accompanied tastefully and let rip when it was their turn. There was some stylish playing from the trumpets, saxes and rhythm section, but it was the solo towards the end of the night by drummer Robin Walker that really raised the roof. The band rose to their feet at the end to take the extended applause. Everyone present had enjoyed themselves and a charity raffle contributed £180.61 to MacMillan Cancer Relief, the nominated charity of the School Inn Golf Society for 2004.

Axholme Herald 9 July 2004

Pub jazzes it up

TONIGHT, Friday, 7.30pm at The Old School Inn, Epworth, new licensees Jill and Stuart Alexander invite you to an evening of familiar swing-style jazz music. Under the direction of Andy Jakob, the popular jazz-based ensemble Room21 promises to deliver another entertaining evening of music and song. Weather permitting the band should be performing outside in the spacious beer garden at the rear of the premises, which has proved to be a successful arena for similar events in the past. Familiar standards such as Satin Doll, Georgia and Summertime will feature alongside tunes by the Beatles and Billy Joel, so come along to enjoy the atmosphere (and a drink or three) and support this popular community event. There will be no admission charge but you may wish to contribute via a raffle perhaps, in aid of Macmillan Nurses, which is the designated charity appeal of the School Inn Golf Society.

Epworth Bells 8 July 2004

Swinging scene at the Inn

New licensees of the Old School Inn welcome visitors to enjoy an evening of 'swing style' jazz music on Friday. Jill and Stuart Alexander will be palying host to the popular jazz based 'Room21' under the direction of Andy Jakob. Promising to deliver yet another evening of entertaining music and song, they will be performing in the beer garden of the Old School Inn, weather permitting. Familiar pieces include Satin Doll, Georgia and Summertime as well as tunes by The Beatles and Billy Joel. There will be no admission charge but a raffle will be held in aid of the Macmillan Nurses, which is the designated charity appeal of the School Inn Golf Society.

Scunthorpe Telegraph 8 July 2004

All that jazz...

Epworth: Tomorrow evening will see the popular jazz group, Room21, presenting another programme of music and song at the Old School Inn in Epworth. Offering a swing-style music line-up, and under the musical direction of Andy Jakob, the band will perform outside - weather permitting - in the spacious beer garden to the rear of the premises, which has proved to be a successful arena for similar events in the past. Familiar standards such as Satin Doll, Georgia and Summertime will feature alongside tunes by the Beatles and Billy Joel, in what is a popular communnity evening timed to begin at 7.30pm. There will be no admission charge but jazz devotees will be able to contribute to a raffle, the proceeds of which are in aid of Macmillan Nurses.

Axholme Herald 7 May 2004

Get into the swing of things with musicians old and new

Local swing band Room21 was into its first rehearsal of the summer term last week.The band rehearses every Wednesday from 7.30 - 9.00 pm in Room 21 at the South Axholme Community School. Conducted by Andy Jakob, the band gathers together local musicians who enjoy playing swing music. Trumpets, trombones (any players out there?) saxes, piano, bass and drums make up the band, which is working towards the annual performance in the Beer Garden of the Old School Inn, Battle Green, Epworth on Friday July 9. If you would like to join them as a player or think you might like to have a go, even if you have no previous experience of this kind of activity, contact Andrew Jackson at the school on (01427) 872121 or look at the website and follow the links to Room21 at www.isleorchestra.fsnet.co.uk

Scunthorpe Telegraph 15 April 2004

Band practice in the swing

This month will see popular Epworth-based swing band Room21 resume its summer term rehearsal schedule. Formed as part of South Axholme School's Art in the Community programme, the band brings together musicians of all ages who have an interest in swing music, and has been named after its rehearsal room in the school - Room 21. Rehearsals are due to begin on Wednesday April 28, and will continue on a weekly basis until July 7. The band is directed by well-known musician, conductor and teacher Andy Jakob, who can indulge his passion and great enthusiasm for swing band music. New players are always welcome, and anyone who is interested in joining is invited to contact the head of music at the school, Andrew Jackson, on (01427) 872121, or by email on room21@isleorchestra.fsnet.co.uk