Latest Ubuntu Music CD to hit the passage doormat is this one by the strangely named Wandering Monster. It's ok and you can judge for yourself by listening here. It ticks all the boxes required by the young contemporary collegiate jazz person of today.
However, what confuses me is not the music - which is fine - but the gig listings. Most of the better known out of town venues are on the tour: Zeffirelli's (Jan. 12); Jazz Bar, Edinburgh (Jan. 17); Sela Bar, Leeds - album launch - Jan. 20); Spotted Dog, Birmingham (Jan. 22) and many more. And, for once, Newcastle is included, mark Jan.15 in your diary. However, here's the rub, where does the gig take place? Sofar Sounds, it seems, is the place to be but, pardon my French, wtf is Sofar sounds?
Click here (if you can be bothered). Seems it's a secret location down Ouseburn way. They used to do this back in the 1890s when boxing was outlawed and the pugilists would trade blows for the Heavyweight Championship of the World on a barge - mid-river. This could be a clue as to the venue. Alternatively, you could buy the disc and stay home.
This is either the greatest advertising ploy ever or it isn't. What puzzles me is why none of the other provincial gigs have adopted this approach? Someone enlighten me please - the world is passing me by...
Lance
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