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The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

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18383 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 247 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 17 ), 57

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Whatever Became of Gordon?

Those of you who remember that personable lad Gordon Sumner from the Newcastle Big Band, Last Exit, the Phoenix Jazzmen and other less (in)famous ensembles may be interested in the link below. It seems as how 'our boy done good.' Some other familiar faces here too.
Sting Me - A Danish Sting site.

3 comments :

Anonymous said...

Sting, along with Elvis Costello, had a high profile gig in Washington DC last night...

Anonymous said...

Hi Lance

Following your link to the Danish Sting website I was reminded of the old Last Exit tune Savage Beast.I often sing it as I walk along the street...all these years later !!!

Russell

Anonymous said...

Hi Lance, thanks again for being so helpful.
I updated my page and added a link to your blog.
Have a nice Sunday,
Kenneth

http://www.stingme.dk/the_police/Last_Exit_History_Sting.htm

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