Bob Ludlum (tpt/flug/teapot), Herbie Hudson (tmb/hca/vcl), Barry Soulsby (clt), Malcolm Armstrong (pno), Alan Rudd (bs), Ian Hetherington (dms), Olive Rudd (vcl).
Most of the membership at Ashington Jazz Club turn up in groups or with their spouses. A guy from Newcastle (who I spoke too on the way out) said he had come especially because he had seen the notices on "Bebop Spoken Here". Many thanks for your publicity Lance.
Herbie Hudson led from the front. With ease, guest star Bob Ludlum did one or two numbers he had not played before. An absolute star player - so inventive.
Dep Barry Soulsby played clarinet all night and surpassed himself. First time I've heard Ian Hetherington on drums - so right for the night. A real pro. Spot on.
Alan Rudd was featured several times and worked well with Ian. Malcolm Armstrong kept the whole thing going, directing from the front line - where I feel the piano player should be. Olive Rudd sang with the radio mike which gave a well balanced sound.
Hope I got all the numbers:- April Showers, Tishomingo Blues (vocal Bob),All of me (vocal Olive), That's a Plenty, Sweet and gentle (Bob on flugal). If I Had a Talking Picture of You (vocal Herbie through trombone mute to give that 20s sound), Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (vocal Olive), Ain't misbehavin', White Cliffs of Dover, Jeepers Creepers, Singing in the Rain (+ Brolly Dollies), Way Down Yonder in New Orleans, Basin St Blues, Just a Gigolo, All the Girls go Crazy 'Bout the Way I Walk (Bob Ludlum on teapot), Just a While, Bourbon St Parade (+ Brolly Dollies).
It was a very very inventive and spontaneous session. The band were resplendent in their white shirts with the Maine street logo and red ties. Afterwards the band groupies sang "The Stripper" as Bob took his shirt off to give back to Herbie! Almost everyone in the audience said it was the best night we have ever had at Ashington. I agree - all we need now is Bob Ludlam to move from Yorkshire to the North East!
John T.
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