Dagenham's Dudley Moore was a multi-talented entertainer who was not only a film star, but also excelled as a comedian, composer, and musician.

His jazz piano playing first came to the attention of the 1960s TV-watching public in the comedy sketch programme Not Only…But Also, in which he would conclude every show with his distinctive rendition of Goodbye. 

Having Dudley's cousin Ann (their mothers were sisters) and her husband Mike present as special guests of the Ipswich Jazz and Blues Club was a treat for them and for the audience, too.

They have lived in Hadleigh for many years, and they told me that he had visited them there on occasions – who knew? 

The band members were thrilled to chat with them, making it a unique occasion. Ann told me that, as a young boy, Dudley had started playing by giving Sunday afternoon family home entertainment in Dagenham – what a fantastic memory.

Chris Ingham on piano, Geoff Gascoyne on bass and George Double on drums

For five years, Chris Ingham has been presenting his Dudley Moore tribute around the country to put his jazz firmly back in the spotlight by reminding some, and introducing others, to what he regards as his "criminally undervalued jazz". And at long last, the Ipswich Jazz & Blues Club's audience was able to enjoy Chris and his Trio's acclaimed celebration of the music of the late great Dudley.

Chris has said: "Dudley was a brilliant musician, his jazz is terrific, and his compositions effortlessly appealing; but of course, they've been completely overlooked thanks to his more conspicuous achievements elsewhere. Addressing his output as a musician is just our way of trying to correct an historical wrong."

Opening with the jaunty Dudley Dell, which became the theme tune for the BBC Radio 4 series Quote Unquote, the audience was immediately hooked. This was followed by another significant theme tune – the show opener to the Not Only… But Also series. 

Next up was the wonderful Waterloo (no, not the Abba classic) to which Chris gave his melodically dexterous all. Having watched a video of Dudley performing this beautiful Bossa Nova, I'd hope that he would have appreciated how brilliantly Chris performed it – harmonic shifts and all. 

The slow and sensuous Bedazzled was composed for Dudley's first big screen starring role in the 1967 film of the same name. To my ear, it was a compositional tour de force for which I could nearly run out of laudatory adjectives, save to say that I loved Chris's sensitive handling of it. Other  Bedazzled soundtrack numbers followed in the shape of Cornfield and Love Me

More of Dudley's beloved Bossa Nova beat came in the shape of Poova Nova, in which a certain ethereal quality was added by Geoff and George's surprising soprano counterpoints. Song For Suzie, dedicated to his first wife (of many) Suzie Kendall; Sad One for George (Shearing, maybe); and 30 is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia - from the soundtrack to another of his starring film roles - were more gems from his remarkable output.  

Chris Ingham

And if all that wasn't enough, as an encore the Trio signed off with Chris's startling falsetto performance of Goodbye-ee. It was a delightful conclusion to a show in which Geoff and Hadleigh's George were totally at one with Chris's playing; providing a tightly integrated and swinging rhythm section with occasional individual flourishes that added extra colour to the set.  

All in all, it was a wonderful tribute to a great jazz musician, for whom Chris obviously has a lot of affection.

Venue 16 in Tuddenham Road is the splendid home of Ipswich Jazz & Blues Club. It's got plenty of room; cabaret style seating; a good bar; ample parking space; and an on-site restaurant – what more does anybody want for seeing a show? 

On Sunday afternoon 4th December the legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak will be performing their first show in Ipswich for several years. Advance tickets are £22 and can be ordered from www.ipswichjazzandblues.com Any remaining tickets will be £25 at the door.