Gordon Solomon (trombone); Bob Wade (trumpet, flugel, clarinet); Tommy
Graham (drums); Keith Stephen (banjo, guitar); Phil Rutherford (sousaphone) + Maureen
Hall (vocals).
(Review by John T).
A full house at the Block and Tackle,
a few new faces as well as one or two from years ago who remembered the River City
Jazzmen when they were regulars at the Elephant.
The band kicked off with Girl
of my Dreams followed by Blue Moon with trumpet
player Bob blowing clarinet!
When Your Smiling and Dr
Jazz featured guest vocalist Maureen Hall. Limehouse Blues, an
up-tempo classic, showcased Tommy Graham on drums, Keith Stephen on banjo and
Phil Rutherford on sousaphone.
My Blue Heaven, Rosetta, Jazz Me
Blues and At the Jazz Band Ball (a special
request) had everyone’s feet tapping before bringing Maureen back to the stage
for the last four numbers - Careless love, Mean Mistreater, Sister Kate and
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.
Compliments to Maureen on her
excellent vocals and her undisputed jazz ability. Maureen and her husband
had to hire a taxi to get to the gig after their car broke down. This just
shows their dedication and the living of the jazz life.
Attached photo is of the beam in the pub
on which Phil Rutherford hit with the top of his sousaphone - nearly bringing
the house down!
Ironical wording – the music almost
died!
It was good to have the River City back on the scene - let's hope it isn't just a one-off.
John
T.
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