James Harrison (keyboard), Anthony Ord (bass), Tom Chapman (drums) and Ray Dales (alto saxophone). (Review/photo by Peter S).
Ashington Jazz club was born in June of 1985 when a
group of enthusiasts decided to meet on a monthly basis to listen to the music
we love and so the dream began at the North Seaton Hotel now known as the
Elephant. No one could have believed
then that 30 years on the Club would still be attracting great musicians to the
town. To celebrate the achievement John Taylor suggested a mini Jazz Festival
at locations across the town. With support from Ashington Council and with the
direction and drive from John the Festival became a reality.
It was appropriate to arrange the first event at the
AJC on the regular first Wednesday of the month of June. The James Harrison
Trio accepted the invitation and introduced Saxophonist Ray Dales on his first
visit. Never let it be said that in Jazz Music there is a shortage of respect
among the young for the older generation of musicians. Throughout the development
of the music there have been many small groups who have made an everlasting
mark in influencing styles and tastes. To name but a few the small Goodman
groups, Brubeck, M.J.Q., Shearing, Peterson, Manhatten Transfer and Davis all
inspired positive responses from the listening public. There are many more we
admire and applaud.
The James Harrison Trio – a collective of very young musicians
have formed a good working relationship with Ray, 50+ years older and a blend
of music like rum and coke. The respect for each other is evident and the joy
of working together produced an exciting musical evening for all. The quartet exploded onto our stage attacking
the music with a grand opening tune. From that moment onwards the experience
reverberated throughout the evening with excitement, crescendos and amazing
improvisations. The participation of all the musicians in the most technical
and lyrical compositions was breath taking. The energy and joy of performance
was written on their faces and on behalf of AJC I applaud your contribution to
a memorable evening for our CLUB.
Music – Secret Love,
Summer Samba (so nice), There’ll Never be Another you, My Foolish Heart, Four,
Sunny, That’s All, Misty, Our Day Will Come, Southern Samba, Blue Monk, St.
Thomas, Cherokee.
Peter
S.
Next Meeting Wednesday July 1st. At 8.00 p.m. See you
there.
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