(Preview by Russell/Photo courtesy of Mike Tilley)
Dave Weisser’s long running weekly workshop invites
the occasional guest to play a set. Wednesday 18 November sees the return of
the Alan Glen Trio. Mr Glen goes way back with trumpeter Dave Weisser. Master
pianist Glen doesn’t play too many gigs these days so this is a rare chance to
hear him in action.
Modern jazz standards and the GAS book is Glen’s thing
and he has with him two of the best in the business; the two Pauls – P
Grainger, double bass, and drummer P Wight.
The one hour set will dispense with
introductions, you’ll get full value for money. Part of the fun is to guess the
tune from Glen’s sometimes heavily disguised opening verse. It’s just as well
the two Pauls are in on it! The Alan Glen Trio will play the middle set of
three. A Dave Weisser workshop invariably offers a surprise or two, so get
along by eight to catch all of the action.
The Chillingham’s beers are always tip top (ask at the
bar for a card and be sure to get it stamped each time you buy a pint and when
you’ve filled-up the card you’re next pint is a freebie!). Chillingham Road
Metro is nearby, similarly the 62/63 bus stops close by and if you must,
there’s a large pub car park. £1.00 admission (be sure to enter the raffle -
£1.00 a ticket), sitters-in welcome, but please, sit and listen to the Alan
Glen Trio.
Russell
Oh man what a massive part of my early musical education.... I used to go & watch "The Alan Glen Complex " that featured some stunning musicians ... Alan on Rhodes & synth, Barry Black/Derek Lunn : Drums, Ray Truscott : Bass, Terry Ellis : Guitar & a great tenor player called Bill Golding.... Exciting times & great to see Alan still making music !
ReplyDeleteAlan & Terry Ellis were in my Quartet at Greys Club with Ron Studholme,After Ken Morell &John Davies left, happy days!
ReplyDeleteI used to go to hear Alan's quintet at The Cooperage on the Quayside. Great band and very interesting music. Same personnel as Mal mentions. I remember Terry Ellis used his blonde Gibson 345.
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