James Peacock (piano)
(Review by Russell)
Walking by the Vermont Hotel, it seemed like a good idea to call in to catch some of James Peacock’s solo piano set. The establishment’s Sunday afternoon piano slot has become a fixture, and a welcome one at that. Some of the best pianists around play on Sundays at the hotel, so, if you’re stuck for somewhere to go on a weekend you could visit the Vermont for teas and cakes, a glass of wine or perhaps a pint of the exclusive house beer brewed by Wylam Brewery.
A party of ‘ladies’ were partaking of cakes, a couple sank into Chesterfield armchairs, few, if any, were listening so James Peacock played a selection of tunes to suit himself. Just the Two of Us, a Satie interlude and Lullaby of Birdland. Good choices, tastefully played. The hotel remains committed to regular jazz sessions, the musicians get paid, a
simple arrangement. Long may it continue.
James Peacock plays at the Vermont from time to time, check Bebop Spoken Here for a gig list of up coming performers. Sundays at 2:00pm, Fridays at 6:00pm, and Saturdays from seven o’clock.
Russell.
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