For this week's Sunday Service the theatre of operations shifted to Joe Webb's flat for a delightful duo set. Webb, of course recently played a couple of Tatum inspired gigs in the north east and, above the piano, hung a painting of Art Tatum lovingly painted by Joe's girl friend. It may not have quite the street value of the late George Wein's Renoir but I'm sure it is worth even more to Joe Webb.
Joe, as he did when I heard him at the Lit & Phil, played brilliantly - when does he not?
Adrian was also in fine form. He has assimilated aspects of Goodman, Hall, Bigard and others into his playing creating his own identity and establishing himself as being amongst the best clarinetists - anywhere. He also sings.
Sixty-five gigs in seven weeks for Adrian - yesterday he was in Sweden - next week he's on holiday but he'll be back on October 3.
Given that the show is only one hour long I was tempted to comment that he talks too much. However, as he gave Patti Durham three mentions he was forgiven! Lance
Somebody Loves me; Moonglow; St. Louis Blues (v); I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now? (v); Runnin' Wild; A Lull at Dawn; Beale St. Blues; I Guess I'll Have to Change my Plan (v); Pennies From Heaven.
PS: Adrian and Joe have a duo album out shortly.
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