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The temporary shift from the Lit & Phil to the Black Swan should have been standing room only. However, thanks to a Metro problem (nothing new there) there were a few empty seats in the sold out venue.
Nevertheless, those who did overcome adversity no doubt considered it well worth the effort. For me, having reviewed the trio's most recent release CLUB CROCO, I knew this was going to be a calming antidote to last night's Mercury Prize shindig.
The queue for albums afterwards (vinyl and CD) was possibly the longest I've ever witnessed at a jazz gig - the vinyl was all gone within minutes - which speaks volumes.
Cox is that rare breed who incorporates New Orleans' feeling with a virtuoso technique. He also has a pleasing voice which was heard to good effect on If I Let You Get Away With it Once, You'll do it All the Time and Mary Lou Williams' delightful ballad Why. On top of that he has an audience-catching personality.
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On bass, Paris based Gilson slotted in perfectly. Every note counted and when he sang J'attendrai it brought one lady, who shall be nameless, close to tears.
So if the Metro system's malfunction meant you missed this potential 'Gig of the Year' all is not lost. The Adrian Cox Trio's barnstorming north east tour continues as follows:
Sat 18: Adrian Cox Trio @ St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington. 12:30pm. £10.00.
Sun 19: Adrian Cox Trio @ Queen’s Hall, Hexham. 3:00pm. £12.00., £10.00.
Sun 19: Adrian Cox Trio @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £15.00., £13.00 adv., £7.00 (under 25s).
Mon 20: Adrian Cox Trio @ Yamaha Music School, Blyth. 1:00pm.
Mon 20: Adrian Cox Trio @ The Black Bull, Blaydon. 8:00pm. £10.00.
Lance
I Ain't Gonna Tell Nobody; New Orleans Stomp; If I Let You Get Away With it Once, You'll do it All the Time; The Pearls; Courthouse Bump; Von Vivendo; Bluer Than Blue; Bandana Days; J'attendrai; Moulin à Café; Why; Buddy's Habits; Two Deuces.
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