(Review by Ann Alex).
I can't write
a normal review of this event, as I was one of the ‘voices’, and it wouldn't be
appropriate to write about my friends and colleagues from Lindsay’s Monday
evening jazz-singing class at Sage Gateshead.
Enough to say that the gig was planned and performed by those of us who've been attending the class for a year or two now, and have a bit more experience
of jazz-singing. I thought we put on a good show, which was appreciated by the
audience. Our material was mostly from
the Gasbook. It was hugely enjoyable to
be part of this, and special thanks are due to the band, who showed both skill
and stamina by playing for about 4 hours with just a short break. Also a special thank you to Lindsay Hannon
who teaches us each week, and to Steve Glendinning who played guitar for us in
class.
Just another word. Who are these Wannabes? I've noticed these
people mentioned in jazz writing lately, jokingly by Lance, which I consider
acceptable, but maybe with a tinge of criticism by a couple of others. There aren't any of these people in the
jazz-singing class that I’ve noticed, we are all honestly interested in
performing the songs as well as possible, interpreting lyrics and tunes, making
our own contribution. We aren't two a
penny, because we all have individual voices and ideas about how to put the
songs across. Just like musicians, in
fact we are musicians, playing the voice.
Would any true jazz fan address new sax players say, or double bass
players, as wannabes. I certainly hope
not.
Ann
Alex
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