Jeremy McMurray (piano); Mark Toomey (alto sax); Josh Bentham
Tenor/soprano sax); Kevin Eland (trumpet/flugelhorn); Peter Ayton (bass); Mark
Robertson (drums).
This aptly
named band consisting of some of the best jazz musicians from Teesside and the
surrounding area, lived up to their name and really did swing with a well
thought out programme of audience pleasers.
Setting the mood of the night with Clifford Brown's Blues Walk, a full band intro. gave a deep sound before three great front line solos from Mark alto, Kevin trumpet and Josh tenor followed by Jeremy's fine piano work and backing from Mark and Peter on drums and bass respectively, made for an impressive start.
The Latin rhythm for the popular Blue Bossa, played with great effect as a samba, included Josh on soprano sax.
Horace Silver's Filthy McNasty, gave Kevin the chance to show his
fine trumpet skills on both intro and solo also nice drum and bass work from
Mark and Peter.
A beautiful arrangement of Edward Redding's The End of a Love Affair, included a moving piano solo from Jeremy. Parker’s Scrapple From the Apple, had great solos all round
especially, of course, from Mark.
The lovely bossa Recorda Me, with Kevin on flugel, was then
followed by the last number of the first set Monk's Straight no Chaser,
an exciting blues with the usual great solos giving the band a well-earned
break.
Starting the second set with Sandu, a blues by Clifford Brown
taken from his ‘Study in Brown’ album, again played with great feeling.
Horace Silver's Strollin’, was followed by another of his
compositions Sister Sadie, a great arrangement clearly showing how
well they all gelled together with impressive front line playing before some
wonderful solos.
This night of first class jazz was then brought to a close with an up tempo
version of Tadd's Delight, written by Tadd Dameron and played by
Miles Davis, was a good choice to finish with.
A top class band to start the year, coupled with both informative and entertaining
commentary from Jeremy. Special thanks to Josh for standing in for Dan Johnson.
The usual thanks go to the staff of Dorman’s Club for their help and support
for the jazz night. Ron
Hampton
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