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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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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

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Led Bib @ Gateshead International Jazz Festival

Mark Holub's Led Bib returned to Tyneside in a joint promotion between Sage Gateshead and Jazz North East. This was a late night gig sandwiched between a full evening of jazz throughtout Norman Foster's landmark building and an early hours jam session in the Central Bar. The band's two alto front line of Pete Grogan and Chris Williams fired relentlessly, driven along by Holub's youthful pummelling of the drum kit. Electric bassist Liran Donin and keyboards player Toby McLaren sustained their own hard groove. Anyone who likes Acoustic Ladyland or Polar Bear would/should have been there.
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