(Screenshot by Debra Milne)
Harry announced that this was their debut gig and they certainly got off to a flying start with all four at the top of their game. As leader and frontman, Harry displayed confidence both when talking to the invisible audience and blowing sheets of sound on tenor. Mark Williams gave us shreds of sound when let off the leash whilst Abbie was relatively subdued tonight although, when the call came, it was answered to perfection.
On most gig or album reviews the bass player tends to get treated somewhat patronisingly, if at all, with dismissive phrases such as sound, solid or ever-dependable. You don't use those phrases with Andy although they do all apply. However, tonight, he came close to stealing the show with a display of dexterity on bass guitar that many a lead guitarist could only dream about!
A mix of numbers by Chris Potter, Wayne Shorter, Mike Stern, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Harry himself made for a rich and varied programme.
Once again, Sunday Night at The Globe has come up with the goods - keeping the jazz flag flying in the northeast!
Lance
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