My heart said Blaydon and Ray's Big Band but logistics in the form of one bus as opposed to bus/metro and early departure decreed that Hoochie Coochie it was. Sorry Roly but it really was a tough call I hope it went well for you.
Mark Williams is, and I'm sure Roly will agree, a phenomenal guitarist who should be rated alongside any guitarist in the world. Someone tell me the difference between Mark and Scofield or whoever!
Tonight the amiable Irishman demonstrated that technique in no small measure tearing off chorus after chorus on a variety of, mainly original, tunes. Alongside Mark, Paul Susans - on bass guitar tonight -, provided the perfect foundation for the leader's fanciful flights as well as chipping in with his own. On drums, Richard Brown soloed with much aplomb and a well-attended Hooch showed their appreciation.
This is the place to be on a Thursday.
Next week Legohead.
Photos courtesy of Kaveh Emami.
Lance.
Tonight the amiable Irishman demonstrated that technique in no small measure tearing off chorus after chorus on a variety of, mainly original, tunes. Alongside Mark, Paul Susans - on bass guitar tonight -, provided the perfect foundation for the leader's fanciful flights as well as chipping in with his own. On drums, Richard Brown soloed with much aplomb and a well-attended Hooch showed their appreciation.
This is the place to be on a Thursday.
Next week Legohead.
Photos courtesy of Kaveh Emami.
Lance.
No doubt about it Mark is a very special player. I hope he gets the wider recognition he deserves. Its not just the exciting solo building facility, it goes much deeper than that. He brings to his music a gripping sense of drama that compels you to listen. From gentle, lyrical introductory stages building into exhilarating climax. An emotional roller coaster you might say. And underpinned by compositions of high quality that I know, having talked to Mark, are something he works on for a long time before performing them in public. In other words REAL compositions.
ReplyDeleteSome players touch your soul in a special way - Mark has that innate ability.
Roly