Pete Tanton (trumpet, vocals, percussion); Alan Law (piano); Paul Grainger (double bass); Mark Robertson (drums)
Thursday lunchtime concerts in King's Hall invariably attract capacity or near-capacity audiences. This afternoon's concert featuring Pete Tanton and the Cuban Heels would follow suit. 'The band will announce pieces during the concert' stated the handout, departing from the usual practice of publishing a set list in advance.
The acoustics in King's Hall showcase brass instruments to best effect, but are less forgiving to percussionists. Mark Robertson knew the score: open hand, brushes, judicious use of sticks. Pianist Alan Law played King's Hall's Steinway as the acoustic instrument it is and bassist Paul Grainger positioned himself in the left back role, no doubt to hear and be heard by his bandmates.
The Cuban Heels opened their set of 45 minutes with Dark Eyes. Front and centre, Pete Tanton played trumpet and sang, the audience hanging on the lyrics to A Day in the Life. PT swayed on Sway, his bandmates doing their share of the swaying. Tito Puente's Oye Cómo Va is a winner every time, this afternoon no exception. As earworms go, Quando, Quando, Quando had more than one member of the King's Hall congregation humming the tune as they wandered down to Haymarket. It stays with you.
Pete Tanton and the Cuban Heels can be heard again a week tomorrow (Thursday 16 Oct.) at Newcastle Arts Centre's Black Swan (67 Westgate Road). Russell
Set list: Dark Eyes; A Day in the Life; ?; Sway; Oye Cómo Va; untitled; Quando, Quando, Quando.
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