Simon Bates

Saxophone / Clarinet player & Musical Director. Sax Professor - Royal Marines.

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Loxwood Jazz news...
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[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Big News! I'm now a Vandoren Reeds Artist. I’ve used Vandoren since I first put a clarinet in my mouth. Their commitment to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with my own values as a musician, and I look forward to a long and productive partnership with them.

@vandorenuk

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Sunday 23rd April 2-5pm. Simon Bates Trio featuring Bill Mudge and Dave Jones. Ship & Castle, 1-2 The Hard, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3PU. Fantastic sunday lunch carvery available. Free entry! Would be nice to see some Pompey friends there.

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Still a few tickets left on the door for the Simon Bates / Harry the Piano Quartet on Tuesday 18th October (tomorrow - at time of posting!) at North Hall, Loxwood RH14 0SF 8pm start. Come and see why Alexander Armstrong chose this group to be his band!

[Ralph Salmins @ralphsalmins]

A total blast on Sound of the 60’s with the truly marvellous @tonyblackburn who was hilarious and so great to see my old school pal @simonbsax. Ship ably steered by @matthollandtrumpet.uk & grooved by @nickfitchguitarist https://t.co/Jw83g1BHbi

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Loxwood Jazz Latest - Julian Stringle Simon Bates Quintet Next Tuesday! https://t.co/0C6PYXMIYG

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Despite the weather yesterday, the 2021 Jazz, Gin & Blues Festival was a massive success. See you in 2022 at Loxwood Meadow for more of the same (without the rain!)

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Really looking forward to running my Jazz Festival - Loxwood’s very own Jazz, Gin & Blues Festival 2021 - on Sunday 1st August. Acts include @simplyswingband, John Etheridge, @SaxAppealUK and Harry Greene/Ashton Jones. It’s sold out, but keep an eye out for tickets for next year!

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Great to be back @Boisdale with the incredible @JeremySassoon. Lovely audience, great band and haggis with a wee dram in the break. Wednesday night doesn’t get much better than that!

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Finally feels like the music business is getting back to normal. Last weekend I did seven gigs!

[Pete Cater @petecaterdrums]

Ents industry please RT
@BorisJohnson @RishiSunak @OliverDowden @MattHancock
Gentlemen; the once vibrant, highly lucrative live performance industry remains in near total lockdown. Careers ruined by govt policy.
Show us some leadership,
Give us some direction
Do it now

[Loxwood Jazz @LoxwoodJazz]

Loxwood’s first ever Jazz, Gin and Blues festival is this Sunday 18th August 12-9pm. The weather will be fantastic, so come on down to the Loxwood Meadow and chill out!
Plenty of food stalls and bars or bring a picnic.
Tickets (£20) available on the door.
https://t.co/tbByCUCQ3l

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Loxwood’s first ever Jazz, Gin and Blues festival is this Sunday 18th August 12-9pm. The weather will be fantastic, so come on down to the Loxwood Meadow and chill out!
Plenty of food stalls and bars or bring a picnic.
Tickets (£20) available on the door.
https://t.co/673Yst0bxq

[Loxwood Jazz @LoxwoodJazz]

Loxwood Jazz on Tuesday 16th July is our show Kings of the Clarinet. Expect Sidney Bechet, through Benny Goodman to modern day greats like Eddie Daniels (pictured below with Simon Bates).
8pm North Hall RH14 0SF. Call Anita on 01403 752954 for tickets.

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Amazing band tonight at Loxwood Jazz: Derek Nash / Simon Bates - Saxophones, Dave Newton - Piano, Dave Green - Bass, Bobby Worth - Drums. Jazz royalty in Loxwood! Still a few tickets left on the door. You'd be crazy to miss this one! https://t.co/unLeaEdx0A

[Loxwood Jazz @LoxwoodJazz]

Still a few tickets left for Loxwood Jazz tonight (Tuesday 12th Feb) featuring the outstanding Spice Fusion Band. £15 on the door. And an amazing opportunity to pick up their fantastic CD's at a really unbelievably low price!
https://t.co/HGbeQQCbly

[Loxwood Jazz @LoxwoodJazz]

Here's another video from the amazing Spice Fusion - North Hall, 12th March, 8pm. Call 01403752954 for tickets!
https://t.co/3TrhEcC0zK

[Loxwood Jazz @LoxwoodJazz]

Tuesday 12th Feb, 8pm, North Hall, Loxwood. The amazing Spice Fusion! Call 01403752954 for tickets or pop into Loxwood Stores. Here's a video of the band...
https://t.co/M4oCrsB4qc

[Simon Bates @simonbsax]

Watch @ITV at 9pm tonight #bestchristmasever Proud to MD a great band for @XanderArmstrong with my mate @harrythepiano. Massive thanks to @YamahaUK @ACSCustomUK @bgfrance1 @VandorenUK for your wonderful products. (It's repeated on Thursday if you missed it!)

[Anita Bates @AnitaLBates]

Tune in to see @simonbsax leading the band & the fantastic medley he & @harrythepiano wrote for @XanderArmstrong @AlfieBoe to sing! And I’m with Alexander... Yorkshire puds are fab, but not for Xmas dinner!