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Tonight’s gig was advertised as the Gaz Hughes Quartet but there were only three musicians involved! However, no one seemed to mind as this turned out to be a well-rehearsed unit with some interesting arrangements of well known standards and some originals. The opening tune was an up-tempo groover entitled Bebopillusions followed by another original number which Gaz named Edith. Then it was Andrzej featured on Ellington’s wonderful ballad Sophisticated Lady and his version was excellent - as it always is.
Ed Harrison took many solos throughout the evening and they were all highly melodic. He is a much in demand bass player and it’s always good to see him here at the Railway where he has made countless appearances.
It was hard for me to pick out a highspot from the dozen tunes played but one that I think shows how well Andrzej can get round the rhythm changes is Sonny Rollins' Oleo. This always gets a good response from the Sunday night regulars. I was pleased to see Gaz using a mic to make announcements and also to acknowledge the fact that Ray Ford the jazz loving landlord is doing a great job keeping modern jazz going here twice a week.
The next jazz night at the Railway is on Tuesday, Sept 13, with the Paul Hartley Quartet featuring violinist Julian Gregory. Mike Farmer
Bebopillusions; Edith; Sophisticated Lady; Stomping at the Savoy; Sticks and Stones; Concorde; Tip the Moon and Back; The Verdict; Misty; Lullaby o
f Birdland; Oleo; All of Me.
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