Ruth
Lambert (vocals), Giles Strong (guitar) & Mick Shoulder (double bass)
(Review by Russell/Photo courtesy of Jerry Edis).
Paul Edis’ monthly Friday
lunchtime promotions at the Lit and Phil have been a resounding success. Full
houses have become commonplace and it was anticipated that the appearance of
Ruth Lambert would continue the trend. Well, numbers were slightly down, due,
in part, to the inexplicable omission of the gig from an on-line what’s on
subscription service and the venue’s own website! A glance at the printed
programme available at the door confirmed one’s hopes – an afternoon of classic
material selected from the Great American Songbook. Porter, Carmichael , Berlin
Ms Lambert has found the ideal
musical partners in Giles Strong and Mick Shoulder to accompany her intimate
interpretations of such timeless material. Lambert said: Let’s Do It and so they did. In fine voice, Lambert sang with
confidence, freely interpreting the lyric as never before. Skylark (a
The trio will record a CD in the
coming weeks. It will feature GAS Book gems and original material. As and when
it is released buy two copies (one for your self, the other will make an ideal
Christmas present). The next Lit & Phil Friday lunchtime concert features
the Virtuoso Jazz Trio, April 11 (1:00 pm).
Russell.
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