(Review by Russell/Eales)
Does the bloke never stop? BSH's County
Durham correspondent Tony Eales spent four days at the Wigan Jazz Festival
then, within hours of arriving home, made a b-line for the Durham Brass
Festival.
TE has attended the Wigan event for more years than he cares to remember yet, with real enthusiasm, filed a report suggesting Wigan 2019 was as good a year as any. A new venue, stick with the same tried-and-tested formula - book some of the best bands around, both big bands (it's what Wigan is all about) alongside some top quality small combos - and reap the rewards in the shape of many near-capacity and several sell-out shows.
TE has attended the Wigan event for more years than he cares to remember yet, with real enthusiasm, filed a report suggesting Wigan 2019 was as good a year as any. A new venue, stick with the same tried-and-tested formula - book some of the best bands around, both big bands (it's what Wigan is all about) alongside some top quality small combos - and reap the rewards in the shape of many near-capacity and several sell-out shows.
Hot footing it from Greater
Manchester, TE arrived in the nick of time to get along to Monday evening's
Mnozil Brass concert (part of the ongoing Durham Brass Festival) at the Gala
Theatre. Part street brass, big on zany comedy, the gig did its job pulling in
a full house. Last night (Tuesday 16) Eales was at it again, same place (the
Gala), for some Strictly Come BRASSing. Paul Edis' community big band took its
place in the orchestral pit leaving the stage to dozens of dancers to do their
thing - from ballroom to swing to tap. MD Edis' regular working partners Andy
Champion and Russ Morgan were on hand for a few tight jazz trio numbers and, to
top it off, none other than Alan Barnes put in an appearance!
Russell
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