(Review by Russell)
Jazz North, the new jazz development agency for the north
of England ,
announced an open submission scheme designed to highlight the best of the
region’s jazz scene. Live Theatre in Newcastle hosted
the second of three showcase evenings (ACV represented the north east at the
first show in Liverpool ) with four bands to
hear. The event, open to all, attracted promoters, musicians and a few die-hard
fans of the music. Jazz North’s influence (perhaps it was luck!) secured the
prestigious venue for the evening.