Report by: Brian Waters

Performer: Jean Martyn
Instruments : Yamaha EL900

Popular Lady Organist Jean Martyn visited the club to present our Christmas Concert on December 9th, playing on Yamaha EL900.

The concert was based on a Christmas theme throughout the concert and Jean presented it in the format of a Christmas Story
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Starting off with Ski Sunday and Walking in the Air leading on to a whole selection of Christmas Songs and up to the interval with some nice sounds with some Disney music. Sausage rolls and mince pies were provided, the tables were suitably decorated with lit candles, there were crisps and nuts, which made - made for a jolly festive occasion, then came the raffle followed by the Christmas Members draw. We had some traditional Carols to start the second half, then a request for some Glen Miller including the famous Moonlight Serenade.Then a brilliant version of the popular ballet Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky then followed further seasonal music finishing with Jingle Bells

Jean 's bubbly personality and playing was enjoyed and everyone went home in a festive mood!

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Report by: Andrew Hearne

Really great to hear the EL900 again, must have been a year since I last played this fantastic model from Yamaha

Jean was absolutely incredible, a vast selection of Christmas songs, Disney songs, Nutcracker Suite and a tribute to Glenn Miller packed in two hours. The audience even came in and sang to the songs during the second half and the recorded version of White Christmas was really good

I hope she can be invited back for another concert

Compliments to the chef for the sausage rolls and mince pies - ho ho ho

Merry Christmas to everyone and see you all in the new year.

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