That drummer is my dad, John Armatage.He's still alive and kicking in Hampshire[sadly had to retire a few years ago due to unstoppable nose bleeds during his drum solos!]
A great trombone solo by my good mate John Mumford - got a gig with him on Sunday with him on bass and me on trombone! A great musician, curry eater, pint drinker, and friend.
Great to hear the Jump Band again - I have very little of them on record/CD. I saw the film 'Living Jazz' on BBC TV some years ago but have been unable to source a copy from anywhere - does anyone know if it is commercially available ?
I also enjoyed his Alto playing of course, and what a player he was.The film, "Living Jazz" was shown on BBC2 and I videoed it. I still have the tape and play it from time to time. It evokes a memory of the great days at the Six Bells Jazz Club. What a scene it was in those days. Now long gone alas.
I saw Bruce Turner and his Jump Band several times. The first time was at the "Students Club" in Bradford, round about 1960 I think. Then I saw him at the Six Bells in Chelsea, where the film was shot. He was unique, playing clarinet and his special curly soprano sax, he was the master of both. He is still missed.
Bruce Turner is (or was) my great-uncle. Good to see he's still well remembered. Have you any more footage of him?
I've got a copy of his book kicking around somewhere, and some vinyl, but not much video footage.
It seems the older generations of the family are largely content to let the past remain the past, but a few of us "youngsters" are trying to scrape together a few mementos.
The tune is actually called "Clutterbuck".
I have it on an EP with "Jump" and "Opus 5".
All composed by Bruce,
FrankFeeney 2 months ago
The good old days I played string bass with band one evening in Lincoln about 1962 George Mellie was also singing.
V7MDA 1 year ago
one of these guys (not saying who), lives next door to me!! he is a fantastic guy!! good music, great talent!
poompoom01 1 year ago
I spent years knocking about with Bruce, Humph and all the guys and made a couple of CD's with Humph.
Look me up...Barry Watson Harmonica.
" Some fun dad"...a Brucie saying!
Great days.
Barrybwm 1 year ago
That drummer is my dad, John Armatage.He's still alive and kicking in Hampshire[sadly had to retire a few years ago due to unstoppable nose bleeds during his drum solos!]
thecesarians 2 years ago
@thecesarians The Sax player is my grandfather! Nice to know the drummer is still kicking! Give him love from Bruce's Nephew wont you? <3
Creatoremagico 4 months ago
@thecesarians: Odd that you can't spell his name correctly !
Gruntol5 3 months ago
A great trombone solo by my good mate John Mumford - got a gig with him on Sunday with him on bass and me on trombone! A great musician, curry eater, pint drinker, and friend.
salty140265 2 years ago
Don't forget Keith Christie, trombone also a great jazzman.
corksand 2 years ago
This is classic. Bruce was a brilliant player and so understated. Does anyone know where to get a copy of the loving jazz film?
kinklesstetrode 2 years ago
The great Bruce Turner. Wow! There will never be another like him. What an original.
toots12345 2 years ago
Great to hear the Jump Band again - I have very little of them on record/CD. I saw the film 'Living Jazz' on BBC TV some years ago but have been unable to source a copy from anywhere - does anyone know if it is commercially available ?
althejazz 3 years ago
I also enjoyed his Alto playing of course, and what a player he was.The film, "Living Jazz" was shown on BBC2 and I videoed it. I still have the tape and play it from time to time. It evokes a memory of the great days at the Six Bells Jazz Club. What a scene it was in those days. Now long gone alas.
mikehanson57 3 years ago
I remember the Six Bells in the 60's. It was a great scene. Fat John Cox used to play there a lot.Wonderful!!
toots12345 2 years ago
I saw Bruce Turner and his Jump Band several times. The first time was at the "Students Club" in Bradford, round about 1960 I think. Then I saw him at the Six Bells in Chelsea, where the film was shot. He was unique, playing clarinet and his special curly soprano sax, he was the master of both. He is still missed.
mikehanson57 3 years ago 2
This was taken from documentary which was last shown I believe in a BBC2 jazz week in the 80's
eeclass20 3 years ago
Bruce Turner is (or was) my great-uncle. Good to see he's still well remembered. Have you any more footage of him?
I've got a copy of his book kicking around somewhere, and some vinyl, but not much video footage.
It seems the older generations of the family are largely content to let the past remain the past, but a few of us "youngsters" are trying to scrape together a few mementos.
AnonymousXIII 3 years ago