THERE is a real treat guaranteed for Darlington jazz fans when Emily Bacon brings her Good Time Gang back to the town.

Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club’s lunchtime gig tomorrow features the ever-popular Miss Emily Bacon and her Good Time Gang – a seven piece band guaranteed to delight with their deep south sounds of traditional New Orleans Jazz.

The fun continues with a double bill in September with the club hosting two gigs featuring international piano star Jeff Barnhart.

First up, on Saturday, September 8, sees Barnhart join forces with banjo and guitar virtuoso Spats Langham, who together will amuse, captivate and entertain playing arrangements of music from the Great American Song Book and earlier.

The following Saturday, September 15, Barnhart presents a new departure for the club – a showing of his Great Silent Movie show, a treasure trove of stories and films from early days of cinematic comedy.

Just as in those far-off days, his live piano accompaniment weaves musical magic from scene to scene while the likes of Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle entertain the audience with car chases, stunts, suspense and romance.

Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club meets at St Augustine’s Parish Hall, Larchfield Street, at 12.30pm. Entry is £10 at the door, children 15 and under free. St Augustine’s Parish Centre is a short walk from bus stops in Tubwell Row and the railway station.

For more information go to darlingtonjazz.co.uk.