IT is said that a good tune can be played in many different styles of music, writes Margaret Raybould, co-organiser of ‘Wivey Has Jazz’.

Paul Harrison's UK/DK Jazz Band certainly proved this when they played Langford Budville's Jubilee Hall for ‘Wivey Has Jazz’ as part of their recent UK tour.

Non-jazz tunes ranged from Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca to Life Is A Cabaret. Paul featured on soprano sax in Max Bygraves' Mr Sandman and on clarinet with piano accompaniment in the theme tune from The Theory Of Everything.

There were, of course, plenty of jazz tunes too, including Bogalusa Strut, Dinah, Creole Jazz, Panama Rag and Blue Moon.

Soren Stosbul delighted us with Sugar Babe played as a Boogie, then it was the turn of the audience as it was Richard's birthday.

Soren sang the world-famous tune in Danish then we all enthusiastically joined in! The second-half programme included Petite Fleur, The King and Red Roses For A Blue Lady.

Stars Fell On Alabama featured Kevin Grenfell on trombone and Soren on piano.

Then there was Django Reinhardt's Swing 42, so named because it was composed in 1942. The evening closed with Bye Bye Blackbird, in which reeds, trombone, piano, Simon on string bass and Baby Jools on drums all had a feature spot.

Next Jazz evening is May 13 at the Jubilee Hall in Langford Budville with the Richard Leach's Street Band who started as a strolling jazz ensemble at various town festivals in his Richard’s hometown of Droitwich and has gained fans on the jazz club and festival circuit.

The music starts at 7.30, and entrance is £15, cash only, payable at the door. For further information phone Mike Dillon on 07585 537030 or email [email protected]

Listening to 'live' music is good for our wellbeing and there is space for dancing. Newcomers are welcome.