Unfortunately, as I was unable to make the gig after helping to set it up, I'm unable to give a full rundown. However, after speaking to the musicians concerned, it seems as though it went down okay and with the promise of more gigs to come I guess I can say that the Cherry Tree's reputation for good music and good food hasn't been compromised.
Lance.
Peter, the owner, has since Emailed me to say, "We were very pleased with Harley. He got a pretty good reception from the audience but perhaps some of his stuff was not well known to many of them. I suppose this is where the more commercial stuff clashes with the more creative enjoyed by jazz musos. But he is a very talented guy and I suppose he will develop even further. He came well prepared and the trio played some very tight numbers together which I appreciated. They obviously play a lot together. He brought with him a play list which he gave to me and this included, All the things you are, I can't get started, Beautiful love, Someday my prince will come (played in waltz time - a great favourite of mine), My funny valentine, Billies Bounce (Charlie Parker), St Thomas (Sonny Rollins), These foolish things, All of you, Stella by starlight, Round midnight (everyone plays this ) , Oleo, I got rhythm. All very well played.
Next Monday (Jan 25) Mo Scott and Stu Collingwood."
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