If it's International Jazz Day you can bet on Newcastle Jazz Co-op marking the occasion. The fact that April 30 is the day the Co-op acquired the Globe just happens to be something of a neat coincidence. This afternoon's More Jam session is a staple of the year round jazz on offer and there was a good turn out of participants and listeners.
Bassist Dave Parker marshalled proceedings, announcing Real Book numbers and efficiently shuffling the on-stage pack. Drummer Michael Howard and Karen Rann playing soprano sax were familiar faces supporting a rotating cast of keen sitters-in.
Arriving at the Railway Street premises the first of four vocalists was on stage singing Willow Weep for Me. Three others, including Miriam McCormick and Magda Ruta, would follow.
Alison Paton spelled Michael Howard, later Freddie Richards would do the exact same. One or two other reeds sat-in, pianist Alan Law arrived (catch him at Tuesday's Black Swan jam session), David Gray upped the ante, Edgar Bell muscled in (he'll be jamming on Tuesday evening), Rachel Richman blew alto, all, in various permutations, got stuck into Wave, Beatrice, Angel Eyes, All of Me, Comes Love (Magda Ruta) and many more before closing with I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free. Russell
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