Bernie Ranson (saxes, keys, vocals); Barbara Wilcox (keys, vocals); Dan Stanley (guitar); Harry Husaini (electric bass); Alan Wann (drums) + Will Charlton (vocals)
Four at The Exchange was a misnomer tonight, we started with five and then for a short while there were six!
The regular quartet was joined for the evening by guitarist Dan Stanley showing that he was more than comfortable with the material. It was obvious that he knew his craft and he wasn’t shy in showing it! A teacher in the real world he finds it difficult to find the time to indulge himself - and us - but this being half term he was willing and able. Hopefully this won’t be the first and last time we see him at The Exchange.
The regulars at The Exchange were happy to settle in for their regular Wednesday night fix of jazz standards starting with the beautiful Everything Happens to Me through Black Orpheus, I Can’t Get Started, Beatrice and Autumn Leaves amongst other favourites.
From the start it was clear that the band were out to enjoy themselves. Bernie put down his sax, took the piano seat and sang I Thought About You and But Beautiful. Barbara took it back and sang Angel Eyes and then out of the audience stepped up Will Charlton to sing Georgia on my Mind. Will admits he is more of a rhythm and blues man but maybe his foray tonight into singing with this band will make him think about extending his repertoire. He could be a welcome addition to the local jazz scene. Sylvia
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