Dave
Weisser (trumpet, flugelhorn & vocals), Don Forbes (trumpet), Barrie
Ascroft (keyboards), Ray Truscott (electric bass) & Norman Redhead (drums)
+ Dave Stephens (guitar)
(Review by Russell)
A prior commitment resulted in
our late arrival at the Chilli. The boys in the band were taking “five”. Had
the interval just commenced? When would the second set start? We were on
Weisser Time, so it was anyone’s guess. Big
Lamp Prince Bishop was the order at the bar – a quality beer, if ever there
was one.
The second set flew by. Barrie
Ascroft’s keyboards sounded good (less bright than usual), five string bassist
Ray Truscott flew across the frets and Don Forbes’ bop trumpet poured forth a
tidal wave of notes (all in the right order). Green Bossa, Tenderly and Estate
formed the basis of the set and in typical fashion workshop leader Dave Weisser
offered muted trumpet, warm flugel and well-crafted lyrics. Norman Redhead
handled the bossa material with ease and, as is the way at the Chilli,
guitarist Dave Stephens dropped in for one number. Stephens said he would be
back. Here’s hoping he will return, we need to hear more.
Russell.
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