One of Britain's finest jazz drummers receives his 50th

One of Britain’s finest jazz drummers receives his 50th

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
9315

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals…

The lodge has held several social events such as witnessing the Tower of London Keys ceremony a lady’s festival at a hotel usually outside of London that provides opportunity for our families to enjoy the company that these types of events provide. Importantly we maintain links with the regiment and serving soldiers.

EVENTS

Delve into the rich traditions of Freemasonry as we gather to celebrate our shared values and principles

WHERE WE MEET

Our meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of March, June, September and December, at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. they usually start at 11am thus providing members ample time to travel to London to join the meetings. The June meeting is the installation meeting.

ABOUT

The Parachute Regiment Lodge was consecrated on 5th June 1989. Though named for our Regiment the decision was taken not to restrict membership to serving or former members, though the majority do fit that criteria. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of military, security and civilian backgrounds who all adopt our ethos, to be the best in all that we do…

ARENA

Engage in enlightening discussions, partake in meaningful rituals, and forge lasting connections with fellow brethren

Tony Kinsey, one of Britain's finest jazz drummers, received his 50 year Long Service Certificate from the Lodge and Chapter of Asaph 1319 on 3rd April 2023.

Tony was born Cyril Anthony Kinsey on 11 October 1927 in Sutton Coldfield. In his easrly life he worked on various trans-Atlantic ships and during his various visits to New York he learnt his 'trade' as a jazz musician.

He led his own ensemble at the Flamingo Club in London through the 1950s, and recorded on more than 80 sessions between 1950 and 1977, including with Ronnie Scott, Johnny Dankworth, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to name but a very few and he was a founder member of the 'The John Dankworth Seven'. Tony was also an accomplished composer with a string quartet composition of his used in the short film On the Bridge, numerous arrangements for big bands, and music for over 100 commercials to his credit. His later work includes the music for a musical based on the life of George Eliot.

Tony was a member of the Lodge and Chapter of Asaph 1319 and was presented with his 50 year Long Service Certificates by Lt Col Stephen Braden PAGSwB on 3rd April 2023. Members of the Lodge and Chapter of Asaph, W. Bro David Hulley and Almoner W. Bro Peter Kosta are seen here flanking Tony with his certificates at his house in Sunbury.

Tony continues to play drums to this day,