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Jazz

Don Rendell played the club a record 20 times, followed by Dick Morrissey. Tubby Hayes, the best-known jazzer of the time, played KK seven times. The policy of featuring top British jazz soloists made the club viable as long as the 18- to 25-year-olds remained interested in jazz.

Rhythm and blues

Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames opened at Klooks Kleek in 1963. The band’s mix of Louis Jordan, soft soul, funk and even vocal versions of bebop numbers met the interests of a pretty diverse audience.

Most Appearances

The Mike Cotton Sound’s 45 appearances were made mostly on Thursday where they were effectively the house band. Graham Bond made 39 appearances under the RnB banner and a further 4 as a Modern Jazz artist. Zoot Money and The Big Roll Band performed 34 times. John Mayall brought many future stars through his various bands He Appeared 33 times and did much to foster interest in blues nationwide.

Blues

1963 had also seen the start of a deepening interest in both country and urban blues with national promoters bringing groups of American blues artistes over for concert and club tours. Sonny Boy Williamson II, John Lee Hooker, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, T-Bone Walker, Champion Jack Dupree and Buddy Guy all delighted their audiences. Alexis Korner, a crusader for the blues for more than a decade also appeared half-a-dozen times in 1964. Freddie King and Otis Spann appeared in 1969.

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Klooks Kleek has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Klooks Kleek’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Klooks Kleek’s information audio spots:

Hyde Park Estate Hyde Park Estate is a residential district in the Paddington area of London . It is characterised by a layout of squares and crescents . The area is home to embassies, prestigious businesses and celebrities .

Connaught Village Connaught Village is a commercial and residential area just west of Marble Arch . It is owned by the Church Commissioners of England . The couture store of famous shoemaker Jimmy Choo was previously located here . Tony Blair, former leader of the Labour Party, lives in Connaught Square .

Frontline Club Frontline Club is a media club and registered charity located near Paddington Station in London . It aims to champion independent journalism and promote diversity and professionalism in the media .

The Lancasters The Lancasters is a residential development in London, England, with 77 apartments . The majority of the apartments face south with views onto or across Hyde Park .

Portman Estate The Portman Estate was founded in 1532 when the land was first leased to Sir William Portman . The estate covers 110 acres of Marylebone in London’s West End .

Paddington Recreation Ground Paddington Recreation Ground is the largest area of parkland in the City of Westminster . It was the first park of its kind in London, having operated since 1888 . Annually, it attracts over 1.5 million users, who visit the Recreation Ground for its green-space value .

Chepstow Place Chepstow Place is a street in London that runs from the junction of Westbourne Grove and Pembridge Villas in the north to the south . It is crossed by Dawson Place and joined on its eastern side by Rede Place .

Sainsbury’s, Camden Sainsbury’s supermarket, Camden is the first purpose built supermarket to be Grade II listed for its futuristic architecture. It was completed in 1988, on the site of the former Aerated Bread Company Camden Town bakery.

Yorkshire Stingo The Yorkshire Stingo was a public house in Marylebone in the 18th and 19th centuries . It served as a significant landmark just outside central London .

York Terrace York Terrace overlooks the south side of Regent’s Park in Marylebone, City of Westminster, London, England . It is a Grade I listed building and contains Grade II listed buildings .

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