Peter Wright (tpt), Brian Soulsby (clt/vcl)), Laurence McBriarty (tmb), Brian Bennett (bjo/vcl), Brian Sibbald (bs), Fred Thompson (dms/vcl).
A fairly routine sort of evening at the Corner House or perhaps, after wallowing in the sophisticated sounds of Ruth's CD on the car stereo I wasn't quite ready for "John Brown's Body" (AKA "The Battle Hymn of the Republic.") Or maybe I was too busy treasuring the 1945 copy of Down Beat I received from Dave Kerr whatever, the surprisingly small number of fans enjoyed themselves and there were moments. Fred's vocal on "Chinatown My Chinatown" inspired good solos across the frontline and a vocal from Brian Bennett that sounded not unlike Lonnie Donegan's "Putting on the Style" was new to me.
It isn't too often that Vera Lynn's name crops up in jazz club announcements but tonight the band paid due reverence to Dame Vera with their version of her inspirational song "We'll Meet Again." Once again the infantry in the frontline did their duty with some pithy solos.
No doubt the tune will be featured heavily at next weekend's gig in the Trenches of Frosterley.
A pleasant evening. Now to read about Boyd Raeburn in Down Beat (July 1, 1945) and maybe I'll put a CD on...
Lance.
Lance.
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