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16287 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 16 years ago. 169 of them this year alone and, so far, 41 this month (Mar 18).

From This Moment On ...

March

Fri 29: FILM: Soul @ The Forum Cinema, Hexham. 12:30pm. Jazz-themed film animation.
Fri 29: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 29: Abbie Finn Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 6:00pm. Free. POSTPONED!
Fri 29: Thundercat @ Newcastle City Hall.
Fri 29: John Logan @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Fri 29: True Colours @ Barrels Ale House, Berwick. 9:00pm. Blues, jazz & swing.

Sat 30: Papa G’s Troves @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Sat 30: Pete Tanton’s Cuba Libre @ Whitley Bay Library, York Road, Whitley Bay. 8:00pm.

Sun 31: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay Metro Station. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 31: Ruth Lambert Trio @ Juke Shed, Union Quay, North Shields NE30 1HJ. 3:00pm. Free. Lambert, Alan Law & Paul Grainger.
Sun 31: Sid Jacobs & Tom Remon @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig. USA/London jazz guitar duo.
Sun 31: Bellavana @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

April
Mon 01: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 01: Ray Stubbs R&B All Stars @ Billy Bootlegger’s, Ouseburn, Newcastle. 3:00pm. Free.

Tue 02: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Dean Stockdale, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 03: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 03: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 03: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 04: FILM: Soul @ Forum Cinema, Hexham. 2:00pm. Jazz-themed film animation.
Thu 04: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ The Holystone, Whitley Road, North Tyneside. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 04: Funky Drummer @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.
Thu 04: Eva Fox & the Jazz Guys @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Thu 04: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Album review: Christopher Lucas Wilson Trio: Solemn Moments

Christopher Lucas Wilson (piano); Noah Jackson (bass); Jesse Kramer (drums).

I find it comforting when I hit upon an album that isn't into 'the new thing' - whatever that is! An album that respects the jazz tradition as personified by so many of the past jazz masters such as Peterson and Evans - the genre's equivalent of Bach and Chopin - the latter of whom we'll get back to later.

This is just such a delightful discovery. Wilson, a Detroit born resident of Chicago via L.A has all of the attributes of his illustrious predecessors which are neatly morphed into his own musical DNA.

He can swing like Peterson and be as probing and reflective as Evans whilst, at the same time, retaining his identity.

Four originals plus covers of Monk, Luiz Bonfá. José Alfredo Jiménez and Fredric Chopin - I told you I'd get around to Fred!

The latter's Nocturne in Eb Major pays respect to the original before moving into a gentle improvisation that does no harm at all to Polish-American relations. 

The title track, Solemn Moments, is indeed solemn which doesn't mean dirge-like but has a nice easy, laid back, feel to it with some nice basswork by Jackson.

We See: A Monk tune that Wilson re-imagines very effectively. Again Jackson is on the money with Kramer also having his say.

Misnomer: A minor blues that has a funky feel about it. This is 100% a trio and not just piano with bass and drums. 

Una Pa' Rosita: A beautiful ballad inspired by a cherished moment when the pianist observed his child watching the transition of a caterpillar to a butterfly.

A Familiar Feeling (Benny's Beat): One to sway your hips to - so says the blurb - and that's just what I'm doing as I type so if there's any typos don't blame it on me blame it on the boogie!

Manhã de Carnaval: Whatever title it sails under, and there are many, it's still a good tune.

La Media Vuelta: A solo piano piece by Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez  that gives Wilson the opportunity to display his affection for Mexico. He wouldn't have helped Trump to build any walls!

A beautiful album that's highly recommended and well worth checking out. Lance

1 comment :

Unknown said...

Nice review I can’t wait to purchase the vinyl album. Thank you for the review.

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