Debra Milne (vcl); Judith Thompson (vln); Matt Office (gtr); Rob Bates (dms); John Pope (bs).First time I've heard Debra Milne's new band since Budvivar was decanted.
It's an impressive line-up with Bates and Pope John providing a sound basement to the leader's distinctive upper story vocals. Fiddler Thompson's Halloween-like presence cast a musical spell as she wove here intricate linear patterns around familiar and much loved songs. On guitar, the Office Boy demonstrated just how well his skills have been honed since I first heard him back at The Chilli in what now seems like a previous existence!
It was a session that swung along nicely - even inspiring some Terpsichorean activity amongst the audience - with stand out numbers being Bernie's Tune, Four, Lullaby of Birdland, Killer Joe and There Will Never Be Another You.
Lance.
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