tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377085212024-03-14T05:21:25.881+00:00Jimi King's BlogThoughts and news from Jimi King, programme controller and presenter of Smooth Jazz 24/7, gadget geek and concert promoter.Jimi Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08717303064422879583noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37708521.post-19353730440067897022022-07-13T15:33:00.003+00:002022-07-13T15:33:47.078+00:00James Webb Telescope<p>Yesterday saw the official release of the first images captured by the James Webb Telescope. And very impressive they were too.<br /></p><p>For a few years now I've been playing at making 3D photos. Mostly of space objects, and for the most part nebulae. So when the image below of the Southern Ring Nebula appeared on screen I couldn't wait to have a go at. <br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhui4vAA7uNZKJfQXoVu34S6qFPvFnCbD_kx6-vo7V1eyaCvDAi2HKQ1pja-2gVpK25_6zHCVNLLL0PV5jPEe9292BZb9t_UNOHepe7hEF0juv2SGqjT3uW1tGXA2bauF0gXh-MH89kMKK7wdQ02rQ89tw2exQyX4og-3wMdFB5jcSFlOvfMA/s340/NGC3132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="340" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhui4vAA7uNZKJfQXoVu34S6qFPvFnCbD_kx6-vo7V1eyaCvDAi2HKQ1pja-2gVpK25_6zHCVNLLL0PV5jPEe9292BZb9t_UNOHepe7hEF0juv2SGqjT3uW1tGXA2bauF0gXh-MH89kMKK7wdQ02rQ89tw2exQyX4og-3wMdFB5jcSFlOvfMA/s320/NGC3132.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>6 hours later I posted my efforts onto Facebook. Sadly the only place where you can view these images in 3D on the web is through Facebook. They used to kind of "self animate" too, but for some reason Facebook have seen fit to remove that particular feature, meaning you now have to scribble over the image with your mouse to see the 3D movement. I'd love to know how to get the self animation back or better still find a way to display them outside of Facebook. Any ideas?<br /></p><p>But for now, if you like to see the image, Facebook it is. My account is fully public so you should be able to view it, even if you don't have a Facebook account. You'll find it here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226520007967032<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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They are guaranteed to play their big UK hit "Garden Party", along with an impressive selection from their extensive back catalogue. After more than 40 years together they are as tight as a band can get so do yourself a favour and catch Mezzoforte. Visit <a href="http://www.www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">Smooth Jazz Events UK</a> for more details.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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I confess that I have used this blog almost exclusively for the promotion various things that I am involved in, most notably live music. It became obvious that it wasn't setting the world on fire with that theme going on, and so it fell into neglect somewhat.<br />
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So plan B is to start using it for my thoughts and opinions. Something that I have always felt might be a little self centered. However, since that would seem to be the whole point of blogs I guess it's worth a go. I confess that recent changes in the licensing system for Internet radio have prompted me to think seriously about using the blog for opinion on that and other such matters. Some serious wrongs have been done to Internet radio in 2016. The industry is in a right old state as a result of it, and as I predicted it would, the result is negatively affecting artist revenues (the exact reverse of what was supposed to happen).<br />
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So as time allows I'll be attempting to address certain issues that affect me and the people I know in the business on this page. You may want to rethink your bookmarking of it accordingly!<br />
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If you are a musician registered with SoundExchange, how are you finding things as we enter the second quarter of 2016? Are your SoundExchange royalties down so far this year? Everybody I have asked so far says yes, they are down on last year. If that is your situation then sadly it isn't likely to get better any time soon.<br />
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To be continued...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Just in case you didn't know (or were in any doubt!), here's proof that Cindy Bradley is currently in residence at Pizza Express Jazz Club .<br />
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Currently sharing a stage with label mate Oli Silk, there's still a little space if you'd like to come along and check out the show. Either call 0207 439 4962 or visit <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk </a><br />
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It's always a scramble for seats when the Brian Culbertson London shows go on sale, and this year has proved to be no exception. He's going to be playing 11 shows in 9 days at Pizza Express this year but 25% of the available seat allocation was taken within a few hours of the box office opening. At the time of writing there is now only limited availability for the early show on Saturday September 19th, and the performance on Thursday 24th is not far behind.<br />
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It will of course be a total blast, just as it always is with Brian so secure your place while you still can. Call 0207 439 4962 or go to <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank"> www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> for further details and the latest availability.</div>
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They're here for 4 shows from Thursday June 25th to Sunday June 28th. At the time of writing seats for the performance on Saturday June 27th are in short supply so please check out <a href="http://smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> for more details and all the booking links.<br />
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There's no shortage of smooth jazz talent playing in the UK over the next few months. Starting with Marc Antoine & Brian Simpson next weekend (seats disappearing fast on that one BTW).<br />
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Then we have Chuck Loeb & Steve Cole just two weeks after that, followed by Oli Silk & Cindy Bradley in July and a visit from Mindi Abair in August.<br />
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It's certainly action packed, and they all should be an absolute blast, so make sure you have staked your place by visiting <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> for more details and availability.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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It's just 3 weeks now until Nick Colionne and Marion Meadows step out in London. It'll be Marion's first time at Pizza Express Jazz Club, but Nick has visited once before with Dave Koz back in 2009.<br />
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We're expecting a great double bill and already some performances have limited availability, so hurry on over to <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> and secure your place while you can.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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He had too many commitments last year to fit a UK visit into his travels, so it's with great relief that I'm able to announce the return of Richard Elliot for 2015.<br />
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And this time he's bringing his entire US band along for the trip too. So prepare to be blown away by Richard, along with Ron Reinhardt, Randy Jacobs, Nate Philips and Third Richardson.<br />
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Tickets are already on sale and not surprisingly they are selling fast., so book your seat now for Richard Elliot starting April 30th at Pizza Express Jazz Club. Visit <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> without delay!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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It's now less than two weeks until Kim Waters flies in for his first solo performances in the UK.<br />
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There's been a lot of interest in these shows and it looks like they'll be a total sell out as there are only a handful of seats left for the taking.<br />
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If you don't want to miss Kim at Pizza Express better get clicking before it's too late. <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Peter White - Head Over Heels</span></div>
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Euge Groove - Hey Hey L'il Lilah Belle</span></div>
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Paul Brown - Sunrise On Sunset</span></div>
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Rick Braun - Get Up And Dance</span></div>
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Jonathan Butler - African Breeze</span></div>
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Dave Koz - All You Need Is Love</span></div>
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Richard Elliot - Givin' It Up</span></div>
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Nick Colionne - Got To Keep It Moving</span></div>
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Brian Culbertson - Horizon</span></div>
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Wayne Jones - Sweet Melody</span></div>
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Shakatak - On The Corner</span></div>
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Euge Groove - Tango In Tio</span></div>
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Cindy Bradley - Riverside Jive</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">14.
Peter White - Floating In Air</span></div>
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Paul Brown (featuring Euge Groove) - Stay Sly</span></div>
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Rick Braun - Can You Feel It</span></div>
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Jazzmasters - Domino Effect</span></div>
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Richard Elliot - Shining Star</span></div>
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Gregg Karukas - Cafe Agogo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">20.
Euge Groove - Homie Grown</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">21.
Gerald Albright - Because Of You</span></div>
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Kim Waters - Cruising Round Rock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">23.
Cindy Bradley - Squeeze Me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">24.
Renato Falaschi - Following My Soul</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">25.
Peter White - In Rainbows</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">26.
Euge Groove - Miss Bane</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">27.
Paul Brown - Better Late Than Never</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">28.
Kenny G - Bossa Real</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Humanst521 BT, sans-serif;">29.
Gregg Karukas - Elegant Nights</span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Humanst521 BT', sans-serif;">30.
Michael Lington - Taking Off</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Just a couple of days now until Dave Koz starts his UK dates. At the time of writing there are a few seats left for the Shaw Theatre in London. Alternative choices are The Dancehouse Theatre in Manchester and The Stables in Milton Keynes.<br />
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Don't miss your chance to see the amazing Dave Koz live in the UK.<br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">Smooth Jazz Events UK</a> and make sure of your seat.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Only a week to go before live smooth jazz hits London again.<br />
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And now the new kids on the block get their turn. Vincent Ingala and Jonathan Fritzen are seen by many as the future of smooth jazz. And they promise a high energy show for sure.<br />
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At the time of writing both the Friday and Saturday shows at Pizza Express are sold out. There's only limited space left for the Sunday lunchtime show too. Which leaves Thursday October 2nd as the date you should be aiming for if you want to catch these two in action. Head on over to The <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">Smooth Jazz Events UK Website</a> while there are still some seats to be had.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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It all starts on Thursday. Rick Braun's shows are always fun, and he's an amazing musician so if you've never seen Rick Braun live and you're going to be anywhere near Central London this weekend then treat yourself to an evening in Rick's company (or a Sunday lunchtime!).<br />
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There are only limited seats available for Friday and Saturday night at this point so don't be shabby. Full details at <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">Smooth Jazz Events UK</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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I thought it about time to make some new wallpaper to go along with the new logo for Smooth Jazz 247. The new look is designed to make you think of sunshine, blue skies and such things, so it was kind of a no brainer really.<br />
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Just click the picture to load the full size wallpaper in a new tab (one size should fit all), then all you have to do is right click on the picture and then select "Set as Background", or whatever your particular browser has for such a task, and that should be all there is to it.<br />
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I hope that it brightens your day. I also hope that it inspires you to tune in to <a href="http://www.smoothjazz247.com/" target="_blank">Smooth Jazz 247</a> each day too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Great news for smooth jazz fans in the UK as we have two opportunities to see some great live action in London throughout July.<br />
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Firstly Chuck Loeb returns to Pizza Express Jazz Club from the 3rd to the 6th July and then Rick Braun makes his return visit from July 31st through to August 3rd. Tickets are on sale for both of these events right now and there is limited availability for Chuck Loeb's show this coming Saturday.<br />
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So don't dally. Secure your places now. As always, full details and booking links can be found, along with details of all the other upcoming shows for the remainder of 2014, at <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a>.<br />
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If you haven't already done so, take a moment to sign up for the Smooth Jazz Events UK Newsletter while you're there, so that you can get all the latest news first.<br />
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He's currently in the UK touring and opening for Barry Manilow, so with tens of thousands of Barry's fans getting to experience a dose of DK magic it made sense to put Dave's shows in November up on sale now.<br />
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Needless to say the lines went into meltdown. With over a quarter of the seats for The Shaw Theatre in London disappearing in a little over 24 hours. Most of the seats at Pizza Express were accounted for by the time the weekend was over too. However you can still get a place in all venues at the time of posting, including Manchester and Milton Keynes as well, so hurry on over to <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a>, scroll down to November and grab yourself a seat for the Dave Koz UK Tour in November while you still can.<br />
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This Thursday is the opening night for David Benoit at Pizza Express Jazz Club. This is his first outing there, and he's in town for 5 shows in 4 days.<br />
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At the time of writing the Saturday night performance is sold out and there's limited availability for the Thursday and Friday shows.<br />
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Don't miss this piano virtuoso putting the Pizza Express Steinway through it's paces. Book your place now. <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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It's been nearly a decade since Boney last played in Britain, so it's great to be able to announce his return for two very special shows on April 12th and 13th, at Union Chapel in London and The Dancehouse in Manchester.<br />
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Needless to say, sales are quite brisk to say the least so you are urged to reserve your seat as soon as possible to make sure you get to see the legendary saxman while he's in the UK.<br />
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Seats are now available for David Benoit's first ever shows at Pizza Express Jazz Club in London.<br />
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Demand has been very brisk since they went on sale and it's looking like a total sell out is on the horizon, so don't delay if you'd like to see David in the UK.<br />
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Full details and booking links are at <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> as always.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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There was also a rise in sales for the Gerald Albright shows at the end of this month as both Pizza Express and the Stables reported increased activity on Gerald's dates as presumably folks decided to take action to fend off the January blues.<br />
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Gerald's early Saturday performance on February 1st is now SOLD OUT and there is only limited availability for Friday 31st January.<br />
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1. Jeff Golub - How Long<br />
2. Boney James - Batucada (The Beat)<br />
3. Dave Koz & Friends - Got To Get You Into My Life<br />
4. Maysa (featuring Bluey) - Good Morning Sunrise<br />
5. BWB - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)<br />
6. Bluey - Got To Let My Feelings Show<br />
7. Brian Simpson (featuring Jonathan Butler) - Wherever You Go<br />
8. Oli Silk (featuring Paul Brown) - Larson's Blues<br />
9. George Benson - Smile<br />
10. Elan Trotman - Master Blaster (Jammin')<br />
11. Dave Koz & Friends - Hot Fun In The Summertime<br />
12. Brian Simpson (featuring Dave Koz) - Girl From Ipanema<br />
13. BWB - The Way You Make Me Feel<br />
14. Steve Cole - With You All The Way<br />
15. Bluey - Take A Chance On Me<br />
16. Oli Silk (featuring Chuck Loeb) - The Prestige<br />
17. Chuck Loeb - Silhouette <br />
18. Brian Simpson - Just What You Need<br />
19. Jessy J - Listen To The Groove<br />
20. Paul Hardcastle - No Stress At All<br />
21. Michael Buble - Young At Heart<br />
22. Oli Silk - At Your Service<br />
23. Boney James - Powerhouse<br />
24. Brian Simpson - Emerald City<br />
25. Paul Hardcastle - Summer Love<br />
26. Andrew Smith - Call Me<br />
27. Blake Aaron - Groove-O-Matic<br />
28. Michael Buble - Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)<br />
29. Oli Silk (featuring Kirsten Joy) - Like A Whisper<br />
30. Najee - <span class="st">Champs-Élysées</span><br />
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<span class="st">Usual caveat, in that these are not compiled from sales or airplay. They are just the best smooth jazz tracks of 2013, as I see it. Happy New Year, JK </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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So It's great that Steve will be visiting us again in early 2014 as it will give his fans a chance to see more of this energetic guitarist in action. Seats will be bookable some time next week so visit the <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk/">Smooth Jazz Events UK website</a> and take the opportunity to sign up for the mailing list so that you get the heads up the moment the Steve Oliver seats go on sale.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Quite a few dates are now sold out, but there are still plenty of seats left, so head on over to <a href="http://www.smoothjazzevents.co.uk">Smoothjazzevents.co.uk</a> and bag yourself a place to catch Euge in action.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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