Gavin Lee (Clarinet), Don Fairley (Trombone), Al Langthorn (keyboard),
Tom Derbyshire (D.Bass), Jimmy "Stix" Robinson (Drums).
(Review/photo by Peter S.)
The June evening began with a dedication to the memory of Ron
Pollard, a friend to many N.E. musicians and also AJC when he and his
wife would visit and danced to the music they loved. He will be sadly
missed by the members.
Gavin's Band introduced two musicians on a first visit to our
Club, Tom Derbyshire and Al Langthorn, as the group enthusiastically
delivered a selection of well loved standards during two enjoyable sets.
Gavin and Don form a good combination working so well together with an
intuitive musical understanding while the engine room behind provided
support fit for a dance floor. We do not always have a keyboard on stage
but the evening was enhanced by Al. I think Mr. Tatum would have been
impressed.
With fine sound adjustment this proved to be a well
balanced combo impeccably led. Our collective audience enjoyed every
moment, even the failed jokes (sorry Gavin) and vigorously
applauded a quality performance.
Next Meeting at the AJC is on Wednesday, July 2. at 8.00 p.m.– Djangologie - need I say more? Not
to be missed.
See you there.
Peter S.
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