Paul Edis, piano, Mick Shoulder, bass, Adam Sinclair, drums.
(Review and photos by
Jerry)
“If I don’t like
the jazz,” said the man at the bar to Paul and Mick (presumably unaware of who
they were!), “at least I can get a drink”. Edis and Shoulder eyebrows were
simultaneously raised – but not their hackles! An hour later, the man was still
there, and applauding. Presumably he was won over!
It was a full
house – 80+ people and others, apparently, turned away. The lunchtime format
really does seem to be a winner, both here and at the Lit & Phil in
Newcastle where today’s set-list was first used back in March – a fine
selection of Monk, Evans, Ellington and Brubeck interspersed with biographical
detail and musical comments about time-signatures, influences etc. Ideal for
the audience, many of whom stayed back at the end to compliment the musicians
and to buy CD’S (a queue even!!!).
There were
unconventional compliments during the programme as well: after one Bill Evans
number a talkative punter in the front row said, “I almost fell asleep during
that one. I mean that in a good way, of course”. “Feel free,” said Paul, “just
don’t snore!”
Half-term, I
know, but there were children in the audience today. Now that IS nice to see at
a jazz gig!
My favourite
thing? – Well, all of it really, but quote-spotting I thought I got a burst of
The Simpsons during one solo: I’m sure Monk, or Brubeck would have approved!
Jerry
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