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Bebop Spoken There

Trevor Mires: ''My mum is a Dean Martin fan: I'm not, so I would grab my skateboard and get out of the house whenever I heard "Everybody Loves Somebody, Sometime." ". (Jazzwise, April 2025).

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

17957 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 17 years ago. 278 of them this year alone and, so far, 34 this month (April 14).

From This Moment On ...

April 2025.

Wed 16: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 16: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 16: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. CANCELLED!

Thu 17: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £4.00. Subject: Only Six Standards.
Thu 17: Redwell @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.

Fri 18: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 18: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 18: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 18: Jason Isaacs @ St. James’ STACK, Newcastle. 1:00-2:45pm. Free. Vocalist Isaacs working with backing tapes.
Fri 18: Jason Isaacs @ STACK, Seaburn. 3:30-5:30pm. Free. Vocalist Isaacs working with backing tapes.

Fri 18: Alexia Gardner @ Fika Gallery, Oldgate, Morpeth NE61 1LT. 7:00pm. Trio (Gardner, Alan Law, Jude Murphy).RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 13

Fri 18: Sarah Jane Morris & Tony Remy: The Sisterhood @ Cluny 2, Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors). £25.00.

Sat 19: Jason Isaacs @ STACK, Exchange Sq., Middlesbrough. 1:00-3:00pm. Free. Vocalist Isaacs working with backing tapes.
Sat 19: Joseph Carville Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free.
Sat 19: Merlin Roxby @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.

Sun 20: Paul Skerritt @ Hibou Blanc, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free. Vocalist Skerritt working with backing tapes.
Sun 20: Salty Dog @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Sun 20: Spilt Milk @ STACK, Exchange Sq., Middlesbrough. 7:00-9:00pm. Free. Nolan Brothers (vocal harmonies).
Sun 20: Tweed River Jazz Band @ The Barrels Ale House, Berwick-upon-Tweed. 7:00pm. Free.
Sun 20: C.A.L.I.E @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

Mon 21: Newcastle Record Fair @ Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle. 10:00am. Going in search of the Buddy Bolden cylinder…
Mon 21: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Tue 22: Abbie Finn Trio @ Newcastle House Hotel, Rothbury. 7:30pm. Coquetdale Jazz.

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Charles Mingus Sextet: Mingus, The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott's (disc 1 of a 3 disc CD)

Charles Mingus (bass); Jon Faddis (trumpet); Charles McPherson (alto sax); Bobby Jones (tenor sax, clarinet); John Foster (piano, vocals);  Roy Brooks  (drums, musical saw).

In August 1972, the Charles Mingus Sextet played at Ronnie Scott's for two weeks recording this live album over the  final two nights  (August 14, 15). I was fortunate in being present for one of the sessions of the run although probably not at the ones recorded here. Nevertheless, almost 50 years on the memories of that memorable night are rekindled with this 3 x CD set.

Ronnie Scott introduces the band and, for once, he doesn't tell any jokes. Perhaps, knowing the Mingus  reputation, he didn't want to chance his luck!

Although the discs aren't available to buy individually, I've opted to treat them as such as there is just so much going on to take in in one go.

Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Silk Blues appeared on previous albums with the two final words more or less reversed viz. Blue Silk. Whether that was intentional or a typo I don't know and the 30.45 mins duration leaves us none the wiser.

Jon Faddis was only 19 years of age at the time but already he was displaying the formidable technique inspired by his mentor Dizzy Gillespie. Charles McPherson had appeared on an earlier version at Monterey and he sizzles. Bobby Jones who, prior to joining Mingus two years previous, had worked in bands as diverse as Woody Herman and Jack Teagarden - he slots in to the manner born. Needless to say Mingus is a tower of strength throughout.

Noddin' Ya Head Blues is a low down dirty blues track that features pianist Foster hollerin' the blues like Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson who gets a namecheck in the lyric. Foster also plays mighty fine piano. The track runs for 19.53 mins and concludes with what is a first for BSH and probably was for Ronnie's too - a musical saw solo by drummer Brooks!

The complete album is due for release by Resonance Records on April 29 but can be pre-ordered.

I'm off now to read the de-luxe 61 page booklet that comes with the album then I'll be back to listen to the other two discs - Lance

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