Built on Bach was something of a clue as to what we would be listening to. Touring his new album, Cowley was paying a first visit to Sunderland's Fire Station. Our pianist said he was impressed. And it came as no surprise, the High Street West venue is a match for similar concert halls up and down the land and a credit to Wearside.
Tracks from the new album (Built on Bach) featured heavily, alongside a few from Cowley's back catalogue. Cowley's percussive approach lends itself to Bach counterpoint, his long-time bandmates - bassist Rex Horan and drummer Evan Jenkins - very much 'on point'.
Cowley fans were out in force, frequently roaring their appreciation. The telepathic connection - or was it many hours of rehearsals? - between the musicians was astonishing, whether achingly slow or breakneck sections, they were as one.
Following the performance, Cowley and co were greeted by a mile long queue of punters at the merchandising table.
The Chris Caygill Quartet: four musicians from the Gateshead Glasshouse hothouse programme got stuck into a stream of modern jazz numbers, ranging from Sonny Rollins to Herbie Hancock. Keep an eye out - and an ear open - for Chris Caygill and friends. Russell
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