Louise Gibbs (vocal); Richard Wetherall (piano); Frank Griffith (clarinet/alto sax/tenor sax).Another delightful afternoon at Seven Arts in Leeds albeit, in my case I was watching from afar it nevertheless, still made for compelling viewing.
The programme was based around the music of Ellington and Strayhorn and I doubt if there's a singer alive today who can interpret the music better than Louise Gibbs who poured heart and soul into the lyrics, sometimes updating them and often slotting a scat chorus in.
Likewise, occasional BSH reviewer and broadcaster Frank Griffith also captured the mood on clarinet, alto and tenor with some meaningful contributions. On piano Richard Wetherall was sufficiently Ducal without losing his individuality and, as I bid farewell to Leeds and Facebook, another Ellington number crossed my mind - Blues to be There. Lance
I Let a Song Go Out of my Heart; Mood Indigo; What am I Here For?; A Flower is a Lovesome Thing; Don't You Know I Care?; Chelsea Bridge; It Don't Mean a Thing; Squeeze Me; Lush Life; In a Sentimental Mood; Strange Romance; Warm Valley; Caravan; Love You Madly.
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