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Suzanne Fonseca, Carole Williams (trombones); Robin Dewhurst
(keys); Gavin Barras (bass); Gaz Hughes (drums).
In spite of spending a lot of time listening to the many legends of jazz I somehow never got to hear Jay Jay Johnson in a live situation, much to my regret. However, I did see live on many memorable occasions the great Kai Winding and although I still rate Johnson as No 1, Winding was my second choice. I recall seeing Kai alongside Curtis Fuller in a hotel in the Hague, doing a Kai and Jay tribute and I thought it was very impressive.
This version that Suzanne and Carole probably assembled at relatively short notice and without much rehearsal or perhaps only a pre-show run through was a worthy effort. The sheer number of tunes that were played during the two hour spot including a 20 minute interval was a feat in itself.
The rhythm section tonight did a fine job of coping with the arrangements and it was good to see the great Gavin Barras who was making a rare appearance at the Moor Club. Gaz Hughes was on top of things and it was good that Robin Dewhurst got time to be featured on Cute and Satin Doll.
I'm now going to attempt to list the tunes played but, as I'm having trouble deciphering my notes, so please accept my apologies if I've missed any.
Next week Stockport Jazz are celebrating their first anniversary on Sunday Sept. 21 at the Moor Club with Alan Barnes.
Stockport Jazz on Facebook for further info. or watch this space for Paul Hartley's update. Mike Farmer
Cute; This Could be the Start of Something Big; I Concentrate on You; The Theme From Picnic; Georgia on my Mind; The Song is You; Trixie; Side by Side; How High the Moon; Satin Doll; You'd be so Nice to Come Home to; I Should Care; In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning; Blue Monk; Just For a Thrill; Too Close For Comfort; 'S Wonderful.
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