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16287 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 16 years ago. 169 of them this year alone and, so far, 41 this month (Mar 18).

From This Moment On ...

March

Fri 29: FILM: Soul @ The Forum Cinema, Hexham. 12:30pm. Jazz-themed film animation.
Fri 29: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 29: Abbie Finn Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 6:00pm. Free. POSTPONED!
Fri 29: Thundercat @ Newcastle City Hall.
Fri 29: John Logan @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Fri 29: True Colours @ Barrels Ale House, Berwick. 9:00pm. Blues, jazz & swing.

Sat 30: Papa G’s Troves @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Sat 30: Pete Tanton’s Cuba Libre @ Whitley Bay Library, York Road, Whitley Bay. 8:00pm.

Sun 31: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay Metro Station. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 31: Ruth Lambert Trio @ Juke Shed, Union Quay, North Shields NE30 1HJ. 3:00pm. Free. Lambert, Alan Law & Paul Grainger.
Sun 31: Sid Jacobs & Tom Remon @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig. USA/London jazz guitar duo.
Sun 31: Bellavana @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

April
Mon 01: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 01: Ray Stubbs R&B All Stars @ Billy Bootlegger’s, Ouseburn, Newcastle. 3:00pm. Free.

Tue 02: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Dean Stockdale, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 03: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 03: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 03: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 04: FILM: Soul @ Forum Cinema, Hexham. 2:00pm. Jazz-themed film animation.
Thu 04: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ The Holystone, Whitley Road, North Tyneside. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 04: Funky Drummer @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.
Thu 04: Eva Fox & the Jazz Guys @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Thu 04: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Album review: Max Haymer - WHIRLWIND Live at Sam First

Max Haymer (piano); David Robaire (bass); Dan Schnelle (drums).

Haymer attended UC Irvine on a soccer scholarship during which time he played Division 1 soccer for four years. I wonder, how many Premier League players are also musicians? Back in the day, I remember a Newcastle player who hired a saxophone and when he got transferred to a club in a far off land the saxophone went with him. I shan't mention his name but only because I've forgotten it.

However, that's all in the past whereas Max Haymer is very much in the present although it's easy to equate his piano technique with that of a few old-time British footballers. Closing my eyes and listening I get the same vibes I used to get as a kid watching Len Shackleton outwit a defender then turn around and do it again to prove it wasn't a fluke! At other times such as in the opening So In Love he's Joe Harvey putting the the ball and the goalie in the net with his shoulder. Pianist Cecil Taylor also created the same effect at times although, if I was the ref he'd be sent off!

It's easy to say that the piano/bass/drums trio has reached its full potential and that may well be true although that in no way detracts from the format and in the hands - no pun intended - of Haymer and his henchmen he ensures its continuance.

The material comprises of a couple of Cole Porter's, a Kurt Weill and six of Max's own compositions. The intriguingly titled Gold Plated Dime gives Schnelle a workout. It's worth much more than a dime - even a gold plated one!

I love it and the audience at Sam First, the bar in L A where the album was recorded, seemed to agree with me but, in a market that's got almost as many piano trios as there are girl singers the competition is tough.

Nevertheless, well worth checking out. In fact, it's in with a shout as my piano record of the year!

Lance

PS: Only northeast (UK) soccer fans of a certain age will equate with the football references!

So in Love; Whirlwind; Proof of Evil; Speak Low; Gold Plated Dime; Welcoming; Killing Time; Passed Time; Love For Sale.

1 comment :

Max Haymer (on F/b) said...

Easily one of the funniest reviews I’ve received... and I’ll take it! Thank you Lance Liddle!! #toonarmy

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