At
Jump, Jive & Shout, music is the star of the show. A lively juke joint style celebrating the rhythm 'n' blues of the forties and fifties, it features DJ, Jeniffer Jackson at
The Albany. Jeniffer's vinyl sounds include jazz, blues, jive, boogie woogie, doo wop, lounge, Jamaican ska, and Afro Cuban. She also does sixties and seventies soul and funk.
Jump, Jive & Shout is usually every second Saturday of the month, but has been cancelled for August. The next event will be on the 13th September from 8pm, with tickets costing £5 or £3 concessions at the door. Arrive after 11pm for the last hour, and entry is free. Dress to fit the era.
The night will feature songs by musicians who paved the way to rock n' roll. These include Louis Jordan, Wynonnie Harris, Etta James, Tiny Bradshaw, Ruth Brown, The Chords, Big Joe Turner, Little Richard, Lucky Millinde, and more.