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Had your say? Thanks to all of you who responded to the research project at Universities of Leeds and Sheffield about your experiences of the Spin and the jazz scene. The researchers offered a prize of two tickets to the Spin gig of your choice – the name pulled out of the hat was that of Alan Jenkins whom we will be notifying |
Jazz Venue of the Year 2006, 7, 8 & 9 – shortlisted Parliamentary The Spin was one of only four clubs in the UK nominated for Best Jazz Venue and the only venue outside of London to be nominated. Sincere thanks to everyone who voted for us and support us in so many ways. The Spin Over 18s – ID required |
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The Spin Jazz club
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John Etheridge |
The Spin Jazz Club,Oxford is one of the finest jazz clubs in the UK. It has twice won the Performing Rights Society Awards (2001/2002) and been shortlisted three times for Best UK Jazz Venue in the prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Awards (2006/2007/2008).
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Mark Lockheart |
The club attracts some of the finest jazz musicians in UK and beyond; John Etheridge, Gilad Atzmon, Tim Garland, Ian Shaw, John Donaldson, Art Themen, Bobby Wellins, Don Weller, John Parricelli, Mark Lockheart, Mornington Lockett, Steve Waterman, Damon Brown, Jonathan Gee and many more great players have all worked at the club since its opening in May 1999; many musicians describe the club as one of the best venues to play anywhere in the UK!
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John Donaldson |
Located in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, the club sits in a suitably bohemian alleyway off the High Street. Many regard a club setting as easily the best way to experience live jazz and with its intimate atmosphere, excellent acoustics, candle-lit tables and evocative lighting, the Spin is the quintessential jazz venue. We attract a hip mix of jazz cognoscenti, students, intelligentsia, misfits and those who are just plain curious. While the sounds compare with top jazz venues anywhere, entry is not expensive and drinks are served at pub rather than club prices (there is a comprehensive wine list, selection of real ales and so on).
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Gilad Atzmon |
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Andrea Vicari |
The club is open on Thursdays. Musicians come to the club as guest artists to play with the house trio or play the club with their own band (usually as part of a tour). You can book seats in advance for any gig simply by selecting the band that you want to hear and then click on ‘Book Tickets’. If you don’t want to book a seat in advance, you can just turn up on the night and take your chance – there are usually some spare seats when doors open and there is always plenty of standing room.
Music: English Elements from Curious Paradise, Pete Oxley
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John Donaldson |
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Andrea Vicari |
