The start of the new academic
year at Newcastle
University heralded the
resumption of the weekly student performance sessions in King’s Hall. The usual
eclectic offering – a one hour revue featuring classical, folk, jazz, popular
song and more – didn’t happen. A freshers’ week hangover perhaps being
responsible for the low-key start!
A curtailed programme presented
three students – Louise Anderson (voice), Rachel Hamer (folk singer) and Jamie
Lawson (jazz piano).
Bebop Spoken Here went along to
hear the piano player. Jamie Lawson, beginning his third year, played Misty. A front row seat, a close-up view
of Lawson at the Steinway -the man can play. A fine interpretation of a
standard, let’s hope we hear Lawson again. Hopefully he will turn up at the
Jazz Café’s regular jam session. Get along to the Caff next Tuesday just in
case he wanders in. Peter Gilligan and co. will be impressed.
Russell.
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