The Dutch Lewis Broadband

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The Dutch Lewis BroadbandA musician of national stature, the remarkable Dutch Lewis is a multi-instrumentalist (about 20 instruments), and multi-talented. From Europe, he returned to the UK in the 1960's at the time of the British Blues invasion and toured with many artists including Ginger Baker, later moving on to a wide show-business career with stars such as Matt Munro, Shirley Bassey, Freddy Starr and George Chisholm.

By the 1970's Dutch was working across virtually the entire spectrum of the British music industry from orchestral work on flute and bass-clarinet to raunchy saxophones in jazz and blues groups to guitar and electric bass in rock and pop bands.

The Dutch Lewis BroadbandIn the 1980's he joined forces with one of his oldest and dearest friends, the Jamaican born veteran sax man Andy Hamilton, working alongside Andy in the Blue Notes. Later, in the 1990's Dutch finally returned to his first love and formed his own small jazz band, The Dutch Lewis Broadband, selecting his musicians for their professionalism, commitment and their ability to play across the styles.

What could be better than a glass of wine, a spot of lunch and a chance to enjoy some great music?

Tickets: £10.00 (to include lunch)  •  Wine Bar

Sponsored by Best Wishes Card Shop & Leominster Properties Ltd

Website: www.dutchlewis.com

Saturday 4th June 2011  •  12:30pm  •  The Lion Ballroom