(Review by Russell)The Lit & Phil's evening session included a second appearance of the day by Bradley Johnston. Earlier, the Wearside-based guitarist had given a masterclass as one half of Hand to Mouth, his Joe Pass-Ella Fitzgerald duo partnership with Lindsay Hannon. This evening set presented Johnston working alongside bassist Andy Champion and drummer Russ Morgan.
Bradley Johnston Trio: Bradley
Johnston (guitar); Andy Champion (double bass); Russ Morgan (drums)
Brad noted this was a first occasion
working with Andy (let's hope it'll be the first of many). Russ, drummer of
choice for many, had gigged a few times with BJ which all but guaranteed a trio
masterclass. Our guitarist included a couple of his own compositions and chose
to open the set with For Joe. The Joe in question...Joe Pass, of
course.
Brad's duo gig with fellow guitarist
James Birkett provided source material; Deuce Ambience and Nuages.
Was this a first for Andy? For Russ, for that matter? Champion and Morgan
playing Hot Club-style! Well, not so much 'in the style', more their
interpretation of the ever-popular form.
For Frisell (comp. B
Johnston) embraced Bill Frisell's penchant for country twang and a hymnal
vibe. 'S Wonderful was, wonderful, that is, with all three
musicians soloing. Multi-bill events require a disciplined approach and the
Bradley Johnston Trio kept to time signing off with Belleville.
Russell
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