Graham Hardy, Alisdair Lord (tpt); Neville Hartley (tmb);
Gavin Lee, Jim McBriarty, Alan Marshall, Steve Andrews (reeds); Ian Wynne (pno); Phil Rutherford(sousa);
Keith Stephen (bjo/gtr) Steve Doyle (dms); Caroline Iwin (vcl) + Keith Nichols
(pno/vcl); Nick Ward (dms); FransSjöstrom (bs sax).
(Review by George Watt).
February 7 and another sell out for the New Century
Ragtime Orchestra at Gateshead's Caedmon Hall Filled to capacity with
enthusiasts of this band of musicians who gave presentations of tunes to which
our great - grandparents tapped their to feet a 100 years ago.
A few changes have taken place in
the line-up with trombonist Don Fairley retiring from the band. His old friend
and look-a-like Neville Hartley vacates the piano stool to join the brass. The
vacancy at the keyboard brings the exiting young talent of Ian Wynne. Another
change is the hair colouring of singer Caroline Irwin who is now an even more
striking brunette.
Guesting on bass saxophone was Frans Sjöstrom who comes from Sweden . He probably uses the
instrument as a submarine it is so large. Another guest was Nick Ward whose
subtle drum work was stunning. Topping the visitors list was Keith Nichols who
enchanted us all with his stride piano playing and musical monologues. We are
indeed fortunate to have such a band on our doorstep.
George W.
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