Abbie Finn (drums); Harry Keeble (tenor sax); Paul Grainger (bass)
Storm Eunice having put paid to my being at the long anticipated gig by the Francis Tulip Group at the Gala Theatre in Durham, I was pleased to find that there were a couple of seats available at an otherwise full house for Lunchtime Jazz @ The Lit &Phil. These monthly concerts have showcased some of the best jazz players from the north east and further afield and today was no exception with the first (and hopefully not last) appearance of the Abbie Finn Trio.
North east audiences will be well acquainted with each member of the trio, all three having been seen in various ensembles and at regular jam sessions in the area but this was where they were at their most engaging, a tight trio who had obviously worked hard together and were producing some excellent music. It may have been Abbie’s trio in name but there were no passengers and no prisoners were taken. This was a trio of equal partners, each player had space to shine and their enjoyment in each other’s musicality was plain to see.
There were original tunes from the trio’s debut album 'Northern Perspective', recently heard on both the BBC and Jazz FM, and from their upcoming album, as yet untitled, as well as their take on a couple of standards. Eunice may have been wreaking havoc in Durham but the Abbie Finn Trio were happily creating their own storm in Newcastle. Glad I was there to see it. Sylvia
Pinocchio; Masca; Mirador de los Poleos; My Shining Hour; Untitled original*; The Warren; Tangerine; Recorda Me; Remember.
*Ón the spot title Nuevo Pieles (new skins).
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