Brian Carrick (Clt/ Sax), Peter Wright (Cnt), George
Davidson (Dms), Terry Harvey (Bjo)
(Review by Peter Sanderson)
(Review by Peter Sanderson)
With hindsight this wonderful evening
should have been advertised as "An Audience with Brian Carrick" for
as the March meeting developed not only were we witness to an amazing rendition
of New Orleans Classic Jazz played by a group of committed and exceptionally
gifted musicians who recreated the sounds and colour of New Orleans but we also
got a Jazz Historian familiar with this vibrant city of the Deep South. The
concert/recital demonstrated the origins and magnetism of this American
Heritage.
Brian took us on a tour through the streets of the
City with anecdotal tales of its attractions, dance and music venues and most
important of all the characters and musicians of this golden age when Jazz was
born. This had great appeal for our members and was an education which enhanced
the entertainment. It is amazing that a group of fine musicians from the North
East of England can produce this brand so skillfully and as the song title says
"Take me/us back to
Needless to say the audience were totally won over by the Stompers and applauded
vigorously with real enthusiasm and a standing ovation at the end of a
memorable night in the annals of AJC.
PROGRAMME - What a friend we have in Jesus (Dedicated to the two NE Musicians
who sadly passed away recently), Shake it and Break it; When You and I Were
young Maggie; Lover; Lord, Lord, you Sure Been Good to me; Just a Love Nest on
a Farm; Dippermouth Blues; Down in Jungle Town; Down on the Delta; Burgundy St.
Blues; St. Phillips Parade; I Get the Blues When it Rains; Panama Rag.
I hesitate to highlight any band members who all played an intricate part in
bringing this evening to Ashington but if I must my favourite has to be
Burgundy St. Blues as Brian with his exquisite Clarinet added poetic lyrics
which I’d not heard before. Thank you gentlemen for this historic evening
and may you all continue PRESERVING this music for our delight. Good luck
in all your future engagements.
Peter S.
Next Meeting April 2 at the Elephant. 8.00 p.m. Maureen Hall and
Rendezvous Jazz.
See you there.
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