Mark Lockheart (reeds); Annie Whitehead (trombone); Trevor Warren (guitar); Dudley Phillips (bass); Winston Clifford (drums)
I saw this band a few years ago at the Cluny, and they were a revelation. Probably shouldn’t have been, because any group that includes top players like Mark Lockheart and Annie Whitehead is pretty well certain to deliver quality, but it was the compositions of leader Trevor Warren – probably the least known member – that gave it an added dimension. He spends most of his time in Spain, which may account for his relatively low profile, and there’s a Spanish tinge to some of his writing, but he also dips into other international influences, as well as borrowing the energy (but not, thankfully, the sometimes directionless thrash) of jazz-rock.
The other members of the band – Whitehead in particular – relish the opportunity to take a stylistic world tour, delivering driving ensemble playing and tremendous solos. Very highly recommended.
From Paul Bream's Jazz Alert.
Thursday 17th March 8.00pm Gateshead Old Town Hall West Street Gateshead NE8 1HE Tickets £10.00 £8.00 concessions from 0191 433 6965
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