THE Pete Allen Jazz Band invites Newbury to enjoy an afternoon of Happy Swingin’ Music with the band at The Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Oxford Road, this afternoon (Sunday) between 2.30pm and 5pm. This popular band stars the eponymous Pete – who grew up locally – on clarinet/ saxes/ banjo/vocals, Roger Marks on trombone, Chris Hodgkins on trumpet, James Clemas on piano/ vocals, Dave Hanratty on bass, Jim Newton on drums and Trevor Whiting on saxes. Joining them is Denny Ilett Jnr, who has been playing professionally since the mid-80s, perfecting a range of guitar styles across jazz, blues, …