This evening (Thursday 22) at Prohibition Bar in Newcastle, tenor saxophonist Harry Keeble launches his recently recorded EP. The Beacon features original compositions performed by Harry's A-list band; guitarist Mark Williams, bassist Andy Champion and drummer Abbie Finn. Harry and Abbie met at Leeds College of Music and since graduating they've continued to make a big impression on the regional jazz scene and beyond. Mark and Andy, themselves graduates of Newcastle College, run their own bands and are in great demand locally and nationally.
Harry granted BSH access to the recording and on first listening there is much to like about it. The Firehills, The Glen and The Sunken Forest showcase Harry's mature compositions and his commanding tenor saxophone playing. The majority of the solos are shared between bandleader Harry and guitarist Mark. The Firehills is a slow-burner of a tune, Mark soloing, Harry assured on tenor, Andy as dexterous on electric bass as he is on double bass. The Glen is in ballad form, its composer producing a finely wrought solo. The Sunken Forest ups the tempo, urgent, into swing time, bold tenor sax, Mark playing as fluently and inventively as we know he can. Holding it all together, drummer Abbie steps up to show what she can do.
Tonight's HKQ gig on Pink Lane gets underway at eight o'clock (doors at 7:00pm). Advance tickets - £7.50. - are available from: www.wegottickets.com. It's first come, first served to get the best seats! Russell
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