Young Members Jazz

Sit back, relax and get ready for swinging a evening.

For fellow young Eastindiamen. Hosted by the Arts Section and Jazz@No.16, enjoy an evening’s entertainment from The Leon Greening Trio and legendary guitarist Terry Smith.

Twice winner of the Melody Maker Music Polls, Terry spent the early 1960s playing with the Tony Lee Trio before joining Ronnie Scott’s big band. He could often be found in Ronnie ‘s club backing American’s Esther Phillips, Marc Murphy, Jimmy McGriff. He has toured the USA with both The Walker Brothers and J. J. Jacksons soul band, before returning to the UK. In ‘69 he formed the Jazz Rock band ‘if’ with Dick Morrissey & Dave Quincy. They went on to make 5 albums and tour Europe and the USA. After this success Terry went on to form other Jazz and Blues bands and occasionally played with other well-known blues players including Jimmy Witherspoon and Eddie ‘Cleanhead’ Vinson and guests with local rhythm sections.

The evening begins at 7.30pm and includes a buffet supper.