This was quite an innovative evening - using a percussionist rather than a kit man made for some intriguing moments. Brendan Murphy is quite a whiz in this field using conga, bodhran, claves and a whole host of other members of the predominantly Latin Percussion family. To witness what he can do with a simple tambourine is quite amazing!
Graham blew trumpet and flugel in a mix of originals, lesser known jazz pieces and a Chopin Prelude in C Minor!
He scored Brownie points with me when he explained that a particular piece had been inspired by the sadness he felt at the death of the family cat.
I knew how he felt - been there, done that, got the vet's bill - only cat people understand these things.
Tom Harrell's April Mist was another evocative piece reminiscent of a better known April tune.
Mark Williams, of course, produced some great moments and Neil, needless to say, as usual a tower of strength.
And yet... delightful as it was... there were times when I wanted more. In particular more samba type numbers.
This is but a small thing, overall it was thoroughly enjoyable.
Lance.
PS: Monday (April 12), you can catch the quartet with a more orthodox line-up with Rob Walker on drums at the Cherry Tree Restaurant - 9 Osborne Rd., Jesmond.
PS: Monday (April 12), you can catch the quartet with a more orthodox line-up with Rob Walker on drums at the Cherry Tree Restaurant - 9 Osborne Rd., Jesmond.
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