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New CD Release – Whole Lotta Tony

Posted on February 3, 2012 by ian

One of Bobby’s earliest recordings – on Tony Crombie’s “Whole Lotta Tony” – has been released for the first time ever on CD. You can buy the recording here on Amazon:  Recorded in 1961, this is essential listening from a … Continue reading →

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Bobby Wellins and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra – The Culloden Moor and Caledonian Suites – 27th to 30th October

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Fiona

Bobby Wellins’ tenor saxophone is the leading voice with the SNJO, Europe’s finest large scale jazz ensemble and this much-anticipated performance promises atmosphere, drama, spontaneous creativity and spiritually uplifting music. Do not miss it!.. Glasgow born, Bobby Wellins finds inspiration … Continue reading →

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Jazz Photos – A great-looking new book

Posted on March 13, 2011 by ian

I spotted the a review of Herb Snitzer’s new book Glorious Days and Nights: A Jazz Memoir in the Wall Street Journal. According to WSJ: “Working in New York between 1957 and 1964, the photographer Herb Snitzer witnessed a transition … Continue reading →

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Where to buy Bobby’s CDs

Posted on March 12, 2011 by ian

We frequently get asked where Bobby’s CDs are available to buy. In addition to Trio Record’ Website (where Bobby’s most recent releases are available) you can also buy an extensive selection of CDs (and some classic second-hand albums) from Amazon. … Continue reading →

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Peter King’s Autobiography now published

Posted on March 5, 2011 by ian

Peter King,  as many fans will remember, was just a teenager when he played the opening night at Ronnie Scott’s new jazz club in Gerrard Street, London in 1959. He has remained one of the great British saxophonists for the … Continue reading →

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HD Video of Bobby recording his new album

Posted on March 4, 2011 by ian

You can see an HD video of the recording session of Bobby’s new album, Time Gentlemen Please by visiting this page on the Trio Records site: http://www.triorecords.co.uk/Bobby_Wellins_Time_Gentlemen_Please.html . To view the video in either high resolution or standard resolution, click … Continue reading →

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Bobby Wellins and Wynton Marsalis

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ian

I picked up the following alert from Alan Parr on the Jazz West Coast Yahoo Group: I haven’t listened to it yet, but UK listeners may like to know that available on Listen Again for the rest of the week … Continue reading →

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Site Updates 19 Feb 2011

Posted on February 19, 2011 by ian

I’ve updated the 1960s discography and added a new Youtube video to the Videos page. In the discography, I’ve added a couple of Tommy Watt big band sessions and a new BBC Jazz 625 recording. I’ve also added a couple … Continue reading →

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Four new appearances added to the diary

Posted on February 16, 2011 by ian

We’ve added four new dates to the diary of forthcoming gigs:  See http://bobbywellins.co.uk/category/events/ They include two coming up later this week, and one at the Bull’s Head with Stan Tracey next week. If you take any nice photos and would … Continue reading →

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Bobby at 75 – two new magazine interviews

Posted on February 15, 2011 by ian

To celebrate Bobby’s 75th birthday he has been interview for two UK Jazz magazines. You can read the first page of his interview with Mark Gilbert for Jazz Journal (and subscribe) if you go to the Jazz Journal website. Bobby … Continue reading →

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