Binker Golding
Band: Golding (tenor sax); Sarah Tandy
(piano); Conor Chaplin (bass); Jamie Murray (drums).
(Review by Lance)
This
was a cracker! From the opening number everyone went for it. Train-lagged they
may have been but it didn’t show. Sarah Tandy set the bench mark at what seemed
an impossible high but nothing is impossible and it was passed several times,
not least by herself. Tenor and drums also posted the unreachable (bassist
Chaplin set down his mark later). This was just the first tune and already I
was on the edge of my seat eagerly anticipating the next one.
Think
Blue Note, Dexter, Johnny Griffin blowing in today’s world and you’re getting
close. Think of your favourite pianists then reshuffle the list making sure the
name Tandy is amongst them.
Down
in The Crypt – aptly named – I was glad of the foresight to don an extra layer
but, such was the heat being generated by the players, Binker removed a layer
and Chaplin rolled up his sleeves. The warmth reached out to me and I no longer
felt cold.
No
announcements were made until the end when Binker Trane – sorry, Golding - announced
that all the numbers were from his latest album which has the unlikely title of
Abstractions of Reality Past
and Incredible Feathers.
11 out of 10!
11 out of 10!
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Francis Tulip Quartet: Tulip
(guitar); Ben Lawrence (piano); Michael Dunlop (bass guitar); Kai Chareunsy
(drums). The afternoon opened up with a set by guitarist
Tulip’s quartet who treated the not inconsiderable audience to pieces by Wayne
Shorter (The Big Push & Infant Eyes); Herbie Hancock (I Have a Dream); Elvin Jones (Giraffe) and his own Matters of Fact. It is to his credit
that, despite the illustrious names who had composed the preceding
numbers, it was Tulip’s own piece that showed off the band to greatest effect.
That’s true – it’s a matter of fact.
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Noya Rao: Olivia
Bhattacharjee (voice/electronics); Tom Henry (keys/producer); Jim Wiltshire
(bass guitar); Matt Davies (drums).
Slotted between the other two bands on the bill
I have to hold up my hand and say this wasn’t really my scene and it would be
unfair of me to pass judgement. Having said that, Olivia Bhattacharjee has a beautifully
textured voice and a range that hinted at having operatic dimensions.
All four are fine musicians and Russell was certainly impressed so perhaps he
should be writing about this section of the afternoon. Electronic-soul is how
the programme notes defined it so maybe Steve T should be doing the honours.
However, they sold CDs and the applause
resounded so maybe I was the only one marching in step!
One thing is sure, the afternoon/early evening format
of providing a platform for young bands from near and far is a good one and
deserving of support (as of course are all gigs featuring live music). Next
month’s offering is Paul Edis’ Jazzy Christmas with vocals by Jo Harrop and
support from the stars of the future –
Jambone. This is on Sunday December 15 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
Lance.
2 comments :
Glad you enjoyed it Lance!
And well done you (Ros) for putting this all together!
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