Emma Fisk
(Violin), James Birkett (Guitar), Giles Strong (Guitar), Mick Shoulder (Bass).
(Review by Peter S.)
The spirit of Django and the flavour of the Hot Club
de France returned to the AJC for the July meeting when the popular Djangologie took our stage to deliver a menu of exquisite music which
appealed to the members' taste
buds. The popularity of this quartet
attracted some first time visitors to the Elephant who were welcomed by the
regular patrons and they did not leave disappointed. A good and lively audience
warmly responded to the instrumental programme with passion and enthusiasm.
As
the evening progressed their appetite and eagerness to hear more was rewarded
with each new course. Approval was more
than justified. Mick’s command of French may have greatly improved as most
items were introduced in that “romantic” language but to tell you the truth I
couldn’t understand a word of it.
Fortunately his
It is truly a delight to have in our region
musicians of the calibre of Emma , James, Giles and Mick who work so well
together as a unit reproducing the music of Django and Stephane. We thank them
for appearing in down town Ashington
(The Hirst). John Taylor awarded James
B. with a certificate, a first for the Club, as he announced that Jim and his
guitar had supported AJC for 25 Years appearing for the First time on December
1, 1989. John “Jazz” is quite an historian on Jazz N.E. as a
collector of memorabilia and added to the certificate the report on that event
from the Morpeth Herald. James was surprised and I think a little shocked but
we all thank him for his services to the most Northerly Jazz Club in England
PROGRAMME (with apologies for mis-spelling)…Dinah, Mon
Premiere Guitar, Fuille D’Automne, Hunn O Pani Naschella, Cigano Bolero, Songe D’Automne, Artillerie Lourdes, Stompin’
at Decca, Minor Swing, Blues for Dr. , Song for Izumi, Beautiful till 3, Swing
39, Veisha No Drom, Silapa Swing Mire Pral, Dark Eyes. (Well I did try.)
NEXT MEETING – Paul Skerritt (excellent vocalist in
Sinatra and Bublé style) with his young but superb Trio. Wednesday, August 6th. At 8.00 p.m. The Elephant.
See you there.
Peter S.
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