Chris Finch
(keys); Karen Rann (sop sax); Jeff Smith (tenor sax); Dave Parker (bass); Michael
Howard (drums)
(Review
by Ann Alex).
The second jazz venture
for the Globe. Last week I excused
myself for a truncated review because of too much dancing. This time I found myself taking the door
money, but I still managed to at least hear the band from my seat, thank
goodness, rather like listening to a CD.
And the listening was good with the band in fine form. It was probably
the last appearance for Chris, before he moves to Worcester
They began with an
interesting version of Softly As In A
Morning Sunrise. I say interesting
because this was anything but soft, it was full on with sax solos and quite
fast, a different way to do it. In fact
it sounded like solos all round, stomping keys, then 4’s galore. There followed West Coast Blues; a Latin number I should remember; then a
composition by Chris Feeling Wise,
which was quite a swinger. The next
number had the saxes playing an eastern type of harmony, (an effect I love);
then came East Of The Sun; My Funny
Valentine; another tune which escapes me; Bernie’s Tune (I wished they’d had a singer to do the silly
words). The set rounded off with So What, a very enjoyable set it was too
with lots of soloing and some tunes I hadn’t heard from the band before. The
Metro called me home before the second set began.
The Globe is well worth
a visit. There is still a bit of
building work to complete, eg the lift is not yet installed, but don’t let any
of that stop you. The atmosphere is quite
like Keith Crombie’s Jazz Cafe, low lights, recycled tables and chairs, and
candles and lamps. Psychedelic patterns
were playing on the walls where I sat, and I swear it wasn’t the drink, and it
reminded me of parties of my younger days.
I’d better stop now!
Ann
Alex
3 comments :
You've started so you must finish. Tell us about those parties...
Lance, What, do you want the blog to be closed down!
Ann Alex
Closed down? It will go viral!
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