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Bebop Spoken There

Simon Spillett: “ Bebop and hard bop came naturally to him [Tubby Hayes]". Morning Star, March 28, 2024.

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Josh Weir: I love the writing on bebop spoken here... I think the work you are doing is amazing.

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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.

Thursday, July 08, 2021

Album review: Bob Mintzer & WDR Big Band Cologne - Soundscapes

Throughout Bob Mintzer's association with the WDR Big Band the American's primary focus has been to present the band at its best, either in showcase concert performances or working alongside high profile guest artists. Now, after six years as the WDR's chief conductor, it's time for the composer-arranger-conductor to step into the spotlight. Soundscapes, comprising ten of Mintzer's compositions across a generous playing time of almost sixty eight minutes, features the long standing member of the Yellowjackets on tenor saxophone and EWI. 


The opening track, A Reprieve, a brand new original, features Mintzer on the latter instrument with Paul Heller soloing on tenor sax. The American-German pairing joust again on Whack, its slow groove expertly handled by the ensemble. Herky Jerky is a swinger featuring Johan Hörlén's alto sax and Ruud Breuls' trumpet solo. VM (Mintzer's homage to Vince Mendoza) closes the album. Alto saxophonist Karolina Strassmayer stretches out on the mid-tempo number with Breuls stepping out from the trumpet section once more. The soloists on Soundscapes are first rate and the ensemble work is of the highest standard. Soundscapes is available on the Jazzline label (cat. no D 77082). Russell

Bob Mintzer (composer, arranger, conductor, tenor sax, EWI); Johan Hörlen, Karolina Strassmayer (alto sax, woodwinds); Olivier Peters, Paul Heller (tenor sax, woodwinds); Jens Neufang (baritone sax, woodwinds): Wim Both, Rob Bruynen, Andy Haderer, Ruud Breuls (trumpets); Ludwig Nuss, Raphael Klemm, Andy Hunter (trombones); Mattis Cederberg (bass trombone); Billy Test (piano) Paul Shigihara (guitar); Stefan Rey (acoustic bass, electric bass); Hans Dekker (drums) 

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