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It’s always good to see new musicians at the Railway and I was pleased to learn that the man behind the Yamaha keyboard was from a place I'd recently returned from, Melbourne, Australia. Liam told me he met Ed at one of the monthly jam sessions at Matt and Phred's in Manchester and Ed needed a last-minute replacement for the expected player. We had an interesting chat before the show about the Melbourne jazz scene and learnt that his favourite jazz spot there is the Paris Cat, a place I never got to visit.
During the first tune I’ll Close My Eyes which Ed played on soprano I could see why Ed had invited Liam along as he proved to be one of those musicians who listen to what’s going on around him and reacts accordingly. I was glad he got the sound level just right so the drums and bass guitar could hear themselves.
Beatrice was written by Sam Rivers who as well as being an important tenor player during the seventies also operated a great jazz place Studio Rivbea in the Lower East Side of New York. I liked Ed’s version of this ballad and all the other numbers performed during one of the most satisfying nights I can remember at this venue.
The next jazz night at the Railway is on Feb 11 with the Munch Manship Quartet. Mike Farmer
I’ll Close my Eyes; There Will Never be Another You; Dinji; Off the Wagon; Beatrice; Wave; Have You Met Miss Jones?; Where is Love?; Secret Love; Song For my Father.
2 comments :
Since when was Stockport in the North East?
It isn't. Nor is London, Edinburgh, New York, Chicago and other jazz outposts. Although we are based and give priority to the north east jazz scene we like to keep our readers informed as to occasional gigs reviewed elsewhere. Let's call it poetic licence!
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