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On Sunday evening at the Black Bull, there is an all too rare appearance by one of the region's finest saxophonists
and flautists. County Durham resident Sue Ferris is well known to jazz fans
across the north of England and beyond as a versatile musician equally
proficient in a small group setting or full-scale orchestral project.
BSH readers familiar with the much
missed Voice of the North Jazz Orchestra will recall Sue's blistering baritone
sax solos in a band of stellar soloists, similarly the diminutive saxophonist
invariably blows the proverbial roof off blowing baritone in Gerry Richardson's
roaring Big Idea.
Sue has worked in many bands ranging
from party time outfit Alive and Kicking to straight-ahead jazz groups to major
concert hall performances as a member of composer Will Todd's ensemble. On
Sunday at the Black Bull on Bridge Street Sue brings in her own quintet as
guest of Blaydon Jazz Club in its 34th year. The line-up is of the A-list
variety - Graham Hardy (trumpet), Paul Edis (piano), Neil Harland (bass) and
drummer Rob Walker. On this gig - 7:30 start, £7 pay on the door - expect to
hear Sue play tenor sax and flute. Highly recommended.
Russell
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