The Tannery jam session - Aug. 14

Joe Steels (guitar); Paul Susans (bass); John Hirst (drums) + Gill Graham (piano); John Weaver (trumpet); Chris ? (guitar); Mike Smith (guitar)

The Tannery jam session is bedding in. Starting from scratch, the pub's supportive management of the house trio - Joe Steels, Paul Susans and John Hirst - continues to be a key element in the future success of the venture. Month to month, friends of the trio are turning up to sit in and the pub's regulars appear to be more than happy to sit and listen to some jazz.

 

Joe, Paul and John got things under way with Bird's My Little Suede Shoes. Pianist Gill Graham grabbed an early piece of the action and remained at the keyboard for the duration. Jam session staples came thick and fast - Have You Met Miss Jones? and All the Things You Are and, less of a staple, Tadd Dameron's Gnid, trumpeter John Weaver chipping in to good effect. Guitarist Chris picked out a tune or two, including an unseasonal Autumn Leaves. Guitarist Mike Smith arrived, keen as ever. Mack the Knife an odd choice, or so one thought. Imagine the old warhorse being given the treatment by Bill Frisell and Bert Weedon, Mike was somewhere in between and it worked! 

If enthusiasm and commitment get you anywhere, the early signs are good down on Gilesgate. And if you are within striking distance of Hexham, support your local jam session. Second Tuesday in the month, seven o'clock start, all done by nine. Russell