Welcome to the 606 Links Pages
Here's where you'll find links to other sites that help to enhance the 606 pages. So links will include the Home Pages of musicians who've played at the club (like me!),Web sites devoted to jazz, Sites devoted to all forms of creative music, and anything else that I think might interest the people that visit this site.
|
DOMINIC ALLDIS |
Singer and Pianist with a classy WEB site. He has also published a book A Classical Approach To Jazz Piano which has received very positive reviews from critics, teachers and musicians, and he has recently recorded a vocal-jazz album Turn Out The Stars featuring songs written or performed by the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. GO |
|
GILLAD ATZMON |
This past year has seen Gilad touring and performing throughout the UK, Europe and Israel with his own trio and quartet as well as making guest appearances with other well established bands such as Ian Dury and the Blockheads. In summer 1998 Gilad won the HMV 'Top Dog' Award at the Birmingham International Festival. GO |
|
GEOFF CASTLE |
Keyboards, Composer, Pazzer, and a great new site with sounds. GO |
|
JOHN CRITCHINSON |
Ronnie Scott's pianist for more than 12 years, and his strong, swinging, hard-bop piano playing has graced many a fine gig. One of the most established and highly regarded pianists on the scene, John's high energy, driving, Jazz trio playing is legendary. His jokes are great too! GO |
|
SNAKE DAVIS |
Well known British Saxophonist working with M People. Now with his own group. Web site lists gig dates. GO |
|
MARTIN DREW |
Martin Drew is one of the world's leading jazz drummers with an amazing track record as his biography shows. Having been featured with the incredible Oscar Peterson since 1974, twenty years with Ronnie Scott, and many, many world famous musicians. Martin is now promoting his own jazz quartet which is based in London, England. GO |
|
PEE WEE ELLIS |
Great Site about this amazing sax player. The Homepage of Pee Wee Ellis with detailed and authorised biography: funky horns! GO |
|
JONATHAN GEE |
Jonathan Gee is one Londons most exciting pianists. GO |
|
ANA GRACEY |
Ana is a talented female singer songwriter who has a CD single called "The Honey World". GO |
|
JACQUI HICKS |
Fabulous Singer who is also a regular at the 606 Club. She has her own site promoting her album and biography. GO |
|
NIGEL HITCHCOCK |
Nigel is the most recorded studio saxophonist in the UK. Chances are that one way or another you've already heard Nigel. His unique sound has contributed to hundreds of albums, jingles and film soundtracks. He has appeared on countless TV shows and toured extensively with some of the world's most well known artists. And he is a regular at the 606 club! GO |
|
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH |
The album "Sixteen Men of Tain" has been in the works for several years and just been released. Allan, the perfectionist that he is, has created yet another masterpiece! The new trio includes dazzling performances by Dave Carpenter on bass, and Gary Novak on drums. GO |
|
REBECCA HOLLWEG |
A singer who has developed a distinctive and impressive approach, in what can be described as a "Country /Jazz" style. Ably supported by some of the best young players around, Rebecca performs a set of Jazz standards and lovely, melodic, original material. With her delicate but assured voice she performs a set which is quite memorable. This singer/songwriter regularly plays at the club - "this girl could take over from where Joni Mitchell left off", Mark Murphy GO |
| GARRY HUSBAND |
Highly acclaimed for his associations with Allan Holdsworth, Billy Cobham, Level 42, Jack Bruce and his own "New" Trio as both a drummer and keyboardist GO |
|
STACEY KENT |
A great singer and regular at the club. Her own Website has news, CD reviews and Bios. Her singing has attracted lot of enthusiastic reviews including "Stacey Kent has a voice and a way of selling a song that can make strong men go weak." (The Inverness Courier). You have been warned. GO |
|
MORNINGTON LOCKETT |
Hugely talented saxophonist, who has a page of his own, promoting his gigs and, most importantly his new album. Site contains Video and music clips, and biographical information, such as this snippet: "..the first person in the UK to gain a degree qualification on the (sax) instrument." He moved to London in 1984 to study at the Guildhall School of Music and has worked professionally ever since. Regular at the 606 club. GO |
| JASON LYON | The Jason Lyon Trio, with bassist Bill Crosby and drummer Tobias Sturmer, has been together for over three years now, performing a hard swinging and unconventional repertoire spanning contemporary bop, Cuban and Brazilian forms, funk and township. GO |
|
CLAIRE MARTIN |
This new site dedicated to Claire Martin and her work. Its up to date. and its beautifully put together. Full discography with reviews, bios and gig lists. run by Rob Cole. GO |
|
PAT MARTINO |
Its weird, its wonderful, its that latin jazz thing.... GO |
|
SARAH JANE MORRIS |
GO |
|
OLA ONABULE |
This fabulous singer has a site promoting his self produced records and talents. A regular at the 606 club, Ola is oneof the finest singers in the UK. Hi site is also linked to African American sites GO |
|
ROLAND PERRIN |
Roland Perrin's band "The Blue Planet Orchestra" has an unusual line up of piano, occasionally doubling on melodica and accordion (Roland Perrin - from USA), two trombones (Paul Taylor & Mark Bassey - from England), electric bass (Matheus Nova - from Brazil) and drums (Helder Pack - from Mozambique). "Roland has developed a sound unlike any other, a sound that grows from an intimate understanding of Latin, Caribbean & African music, jazz and European classical music. The result is a sophisticated yet dance-orientated sound for head, heart and feet." Website GO |
|
CHRIS STANDRING |
Guitarist, Composer, and his new site is VERY colourful. Now an ex-pat living in LA!! GO |
|
MARTIN TAYLOR |
One of Britains greatest guitarists has a superb website, where you can order any of his CDs and send messages via the guestbook. Chet Atkins has described Martin as: "One of the greatest and most impressive guitarists in the world today. I just love his playing." Over the past decade Martin has built up a large following worldwide through his recordings, videos and busy touring schedule. He has been featured in most of the popular guitar magazines in America and Europe, and this May will be the first non-classical guitarist to grace the front cover of Classical Guitar Magazine. Virtuoso guitarist Martin Taylor first came to prominence in the late 70's through his collaborations with violin legend Stephane Grappelli. GO |
|
BARBARA THOMPSON & JON HISEMAN |
2 of Britains great musicians share a fab web site - TEMPLE MUSIC. Jon has a wondereful studio for hire, and both are prolific writers and players. Check it out GO |
|
JIM TOMLINSON |
Jim is a regular at the club. GO |
|
STEVE TOPPING |
Guitarist extraordinaire with a new album "Time and Distance". Available by mail order, or in the shops vis BLACK BOX records.New Album released, and Gary Husband Video. GO |
|
CLARK TRACEY |
Fabulous Drummer a regular at the 606. As a freelance drummer he has performed at one time or another with virtually every important jazz artist in the UK and an ever expanding list of American and European visitors. Very comprehensive Web site GO |
|
ANDREA VICARI |
Has established herself in recent years as one of the most impressive of the contemporary pianists. Having taken time out to have a baby, she has now returned with a great set of original and standard material. This is fine high energy playing of a very impressive standard. GO |
|
JOAN VISKANT |
Joan is an American singer Living in London GO |
|
JIM WATSON |
Regular player at the club. Young piano player played with Javon Jackson, James Moody, Bobby Watson, Jim Watson trio etc GO |
|
TIM WHITEHEAD |
The amazing saxophonist, a regular at the club GO |
|
JEFF YOUNG |
Jeff is a fabulous keyboard player and singer. His new album is "Noise for Neighbors" and features Mike Landau on guitar and Anastasios Panos on drums. As a sideman he works with Steely Dan, Alanis Morissette and Vonda Shepherd. GO |
|
BUDWEISER BUDVAR |
Recommended reading to see how they have battled with the US Giant Anheuser Busch who market the American version of "Budweiser" which is completely different GO |
|
COBRA |
Monde Selection Gold medal winner. Cobra recommended 606 Club beer GO |
|
LOTS LARDER |
Sandwiches, Hot Food, Delicatessen GO |
|
VIRTUAL LONDON |
Gig guides and tourist attractions, no maps GO |
|
TIME OUT |
Comprehensive, no maps GO |
|
LONELY PLANET |
Magnificent - The best travel guides GO |
|
PETER RUBIE |
"PETER RUBIE, an Author's Representative and partner in Perkins, Rabiner, Rubie and Associates, (Literary Agents based in New York), is the author of two novels Werewolf and Mindbender, several non-fiction books, plays and screenplays. He was the fiction editor at Walker and Co., for nearly 6 years, where a number of his authors won or were nominated for prestigious awards. Before working in the publishing industry he was a journalist in England with several Fleet Street newspapers as well as the BBC." Its quite new, but interesting. Drop by and bump up his counter!! GO |
|
MUSICIANS' UNION |
Web Site is EXTREMELY informative. Definately worth a visit GO |
|
JAZZ CDS |
Jazzcds brings you a selection of contemporary jazz CDs by top modern jazz musicians. We sell independent jazz albums produced by independent jazz labels. Many of our jazz cds are normally only available at gigs or at a limited range of specialist jazz record stores. GO |
|
MUSIC SENDER |
SHEET MUSIC sellers, and Listings for Bristol's Be-Bop Club & the Albert Inn. Secure shop for Real Books, Jamey Aebersolds etc. GO |
|
JAZZ RADIO STATION |
Londons only Jazz radio station, : lots of "cookie" laden site, but lots going on. Listen in Color as they say.. GO |
|
WORLD NET STUDIOS |
Run by Chris Dagley WorldNetStudios online recording studio offers you the opportunity to hire professional musicians and direct your own session from your computer ! Whatever musical style, length, musical instrument's you need, we can help for soloing, complete parts, arranging, jingles/writing, loops, composing GO |
|
JAZZ CLUBS WORLDWIDE |
Splendid resource GO |
|
THE LISTENING ROOM |
The Listening Room presents contemporary jazz in a cabaret setting every first Sunday of the month. GO |
|
SERIOUS |
International producer of jazz, world and contemporary music. Also Promoting the LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL GO |
|
JAZZ2K |
Based in the UK, J2K is a new venture in modern jazz promotion at local London UK venues. First venue is the King's Head in Acton High Street, London W3, and our first gig there will be on Thursday 13th July 2000. Starting small, so we need all the help we can get. GO |
|
RONNIE SCOTT'S CLUB |
The late great Ronnie Scotts Club. Full listings of whose on and articles from the house magazine. Based in SOHO for many years, it features London bands and international stars. Open till late. GO |
| PIZZA JAZZ CLUB | SOHO London The Pizza Express Chain of restaurants sell pizzas! Jolly nice ones too. Best of all they have live jazz at several venues around the country. I am linking to this one since its the central London venue, but once you are on this web page you can jump to their HOME page and get locations and and info on all their venues / restaurants. GO |
|
JAZZ CLUBS IN CHICAGO |
CHICAGO! This link gives you all the clubs in Chicago, and lots more GO |
| JAZZWISE | Jazzwise is a seller of music. Not only does it have a good catalogue of all sorts of tutorial books but also an excellent store of arrangements, It is also the home of what used to be London Orchestrations, which is a source of arrangements for Party Bands. Mainly stuff from the seventies and Eighties, but also a good collection of Big Band arrangements like Glen Miller, Sinatra, etc. Very useful. GO |
|
JAZZ SERVICES |
Funded by the British Arts Council, gives help, free advice to musicians, and touring support. GO |
| FUSION MUSIC | The Editor of Fuse Magazine is David Dorkin. Its a fascinating Internet Only magazine devoted to jazz fusion artists and their music. Its well laid out and has great links. To quote "..The Fusion Authority......the world's leading fusion web site.....FUSE features the largest database of FUSION LINKS on the Internet along with interviews, reviews, tour info, news and much more from fusion artists worldwide…" GO |
|
LJ RECORDS |
Contemporary jazz from Sweden. GO |
|
WHAT IS JAZZ |
What indeed!! GO |
|
AUDIOPHILE IMPORTS |
An on-line Jazz CD ordering servie on the WEB. Highly recommended. GO |
|
ENJOY GREAT BRITAIN |
An excellent site accessing entertainment, accommodation, attractiosn etc all over the UK., Easy to navigate.GO |
Last update