Olive Rudd (vcl), Herbie Hudson (tmb/hca/vcl), Derek Fleck (clt), Malcolm Armstrong (pno), Alan Rudd (bs), Tommy Graham (dms). + Peter ? (tpt).For some time now, Olive has been threatening - or should that be promising? - to sing "I Wished on the Moon" for me. No doubt expecting me to become all 'dewy-eyed'. I managed to restrain the tears - not because of any lack of emotional content in her vocal but simply because a 'dewy-eyed' man in Rosie's would look sort of out of place.
Suffice to say she did the song justice. Thank you Olive.
After last night's session at Ashington, the Maine Street Jazzmen, without the inspirational Bob Ludlum, may have been excused for seeming a little jaded especially when playing to a minimal audience - presumably the usual crowd were drowned in the deluge outside. However, this was far from the case and the old favourites were given a fresh workout.
Apart from wishing on the moon, Olive also sang a swingy "June Night" that got the feet tapping.
Herbie did "Who Were You With Last Night?" (honest!) and last week's trumpet player Peter played "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and "Basin Street Blues". Bob Ludlum he ain't but then again, who is?
I enjoyed the afternoon; I mean, what else is there to do on a rainy Thursday afternoon in South Shields?
(In the above sentence the words in italics are optional).
Tonight, The Maine Street Jazzmen also play at Birtley St Josephs CMS Club and Parish Center. 8:00 pm. £2.50/£3.00 (guests).
Lance.
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Have a look at the lovely moon tonight, it is the last full moon of the summer, so wish away everyone!
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