You will most likely have seen tonight's guest performer sitting in the trombone section of some of the many big bands that are to be heard in the North West area. I recall seeing him in the Ron Hayes Band, the Shades Jazz Orchestra and Swingtime - to name but three. It has been a while since I heard him playing in a smaller unit and I was curious to learn what tunes he had selected for his performance. They were in the main, standards plus a number written by Sonny Rollins - Alfie’s Theme for the film Alfie which was a big hit for Michael Caine.
The opening number was Henry Mancini's’ Days of Wine and Roses and Winfield's style of playing made me reflect on the recent passing at the age of 89 of Slide Hampton, one of the great trombonists, and also a fantastic arranger. Out of all the eleven tunes featured it would be hard to pick one that I liked best but if pressed I would say the final number Tangerine which started as a slow ballad then the tempo increased before reverting to a ballad again.
Paul Hartley, as always, did an excellent job in the rhythm section and Andy Bold, who is the driving force behind the Ron Hayes Big Band,
did everything required in the drum department. Ken Marley provided a rock solid beat and I’m sure that everyone in the audience went home knowing they had had a great night of modern jazz.
Next jazz at the Railway is on Sunday Nov. 28 with the Carole Williams Band - Mike Farmer.
Days of Wine and Roses; Alice in Wonderland’; So Danco Samba; Body and Soul; What is This Thing Called Love?; Alfie’s Theme; Alone Together; Corcovado; There is No Greater Love; Tangerine.
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