Dave Hignett (tpt/flg), Keith Robinson (alt), Niall Armstrong (ten/flt), Andy Hawking (pno), Giles Strong (gtr), Ian Paterson (bs), David Francis (dms).There was a lack of mothers in the audience tonight - this being 'their' day (theirs and the Florists) - no doubt they'd persuaded their family that there were more important things to do than to drink beer and listen to some excellent hard bop.
Alter Ego are a tight 7-piece that drives hard and creates the sound and feeling of many of the '50s Blue Note sessions. Indeed the finale, Hank Mobley's Roll Call, is one of my favourite tracks by the great tenor player.
Alter Ego did it justice.
Many of the other numbers were compostions by the great albeit now not so much publicised Bobby Watson. Hopefully this band will help bring his name to the forefront once more.
All the soloists were impressive - they have technique to spare - with Dave "Highnote's" stratospheric flights particularly ear catching.
Altoist Keith played with much fire, whilst Niall's complex lines sprinted in and out of the changes with ease. Andy Hawking, great on piano, and the rhythm section top notch.
A good session that could have done with some more chassis' on chairs.
Lance.
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