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After nearly 27 years in the role, David Nathan, UK specialist Jazz Research Archivist – and resident Leyton Orient FC expert – is finally hanging up his jazz boots as an employee of Essex County Council, one of The National Jazz Archive's leading supporters. “I've thoroughly enjoyed every minute of working for the NJA and with all the peopl …
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★ Loughton Baptist Church (map) ★ Saturday 14th December 2024 ★ Door time: 1:00pm; start time: 1:30pm ★ £22.50 + booking fee The incredible Mr Orphy Robinson MBE presents The Vibes Describes by our very own and globally renowned vibraphonist and NJA Trustee. He sits on a variety of jazz and wider …
★ Loughton Methodist Church (map) ★ Saturday 26th October 2024 ★ Door time: 2:00pm; start time: 2:30pm ★ £22.50 + booking fee Closing out Black History Month 2024, we celebrate the golden age of UK jazz with the incredible Art Themen Trio. Heavily influenced by Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins, sax …
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As part of my MA in History, I completed a placement for the National Jazz Archive in April 2022. I catalogued part of Roy Hulbert's personal collection who was a lifelong jazz fan and donated his collection to the archive in his will. Hulbert's collection consists of personal items and jazz memorabilia, including autographs, concert tickets, an …
