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The quartet had played Hexham in the afternoon then hotfooted it down the A69 to the Globe for an evening session.
Dave Sayer has already reviewed the band's Hexham gig (see previous post) and, as the evening's setlist was identical to that played earlier and, as I am in total accord with Dave's pertinent observations, it leaves me with little to add.
There are however, other observations to make regarding this session one being the damage to the first floor and the confirmation of the structural repair needed meaning that events scheduled for the upper room such as Wednesday's weekly Take it to the Bridge sessions are cancelled until further notice. This was said to have been caused by a party of punks pogo-dancing somewhat over enthusiastically.
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As for the music it was played without a safety net by four top class musicians. All originals by Sheriff with distinct themes ranging from Ilkley Moor to Ukraine. As well as composing and playing superb piano Jamil also wrote some poetry relevant to the music. The poems were okay but I think they would have benefitted from being read by an actor or, alternatively, to have had printed sheets on the tables for the audience to absorb the strength and depth of the words.
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Quintana, rich and sonorous, on the money when unity was demanded, pursuing a personal path when the free for all fermented.
Walsh producing an amazing 12/8 rhythm that defied the audience, myself included, to replicate with their hands.
All told, an enjoyable evening of contemporary and often emotionally evocative jazz. Lance
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