Pete Tanton and the Cuban Heels @ the Prohibition Bar, Newcastle - Jan. 16

© Russell

Pete Tanton (trumpet, vocal, shakers); Alan Law (piano); Paul Grainger (bass); Mark Robertson (drums, whistle)

Tonight it was Cuban Heels on other days it could have been the Chet Set or the Riviera Quartet. They're interchangeable, all featuring Tanton's blistering trumpet and his cajoling vocals over various, often Latin, but rarely Cuban either geographically or geometrically, rhythms. It didn't matter. We were there to enjoy ourselves and that's what those in the well-attended room did. The music inspired some couples to dance - or maybe it was to keep warm!

Backed up by some fine piano from Laws, solid basswork from Grainger and varied rhythms from Robertson the room jumped. Tanton's engaging personality ensured that the audience connected with the music. 

Whatever flag of convenience they sail under y'all are guaranteed an enjoyable evening. Lance 

Chucho; Caravan; A Day in the Life of a Fool; Sway; Watermelon Man; Bésame Mucho; Manteca; Dark Eyes; Quando, Quando, Quando; Mas Que Nada; That Old Black Magic; Fly me to the Moon; Sunny.