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Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley (bass); Graham South (trumpet); Kyran Matthews (tenor sax); Ellie Whiteley (trombone); Rich Jones (keyboards); Johnny Hunter (drums)
As soon as I saw the line-up for this gig I knew that it would be a night to remember and that's what it turned out to be. There were many exciting moments provided by all six members of this fantastic ensemble. All the music played tonight were originals but as the band had already done some gigs in Liverpool and Stockport they sounded like a well rehearsed unit. One front-liner I don't recall seeing before was Ellie Whiteley and she really nailed the trombone part. I particularly liked her unison work with the double bass on some of the tunes.
It's a while since I've seen Kyran Mathews and tonight he played a 1932 vintage Selmer and if anyone knows how to build a solo it's Kyran. On trumpet and heavily featured was another musician Graham South who gets a fantastic sound out of his horn. Johnny Hunter is an amazing drummer and his brushwork was well to the fore this evening.
The turnout was excellent and next Sunday, May 17, the Vince Dunn Quartet will be appearing. Mike Farmer
Elvin's Lullaby; Mild Planet; Importal; 25 O'Clock Toby Would Have Hated This; Lift Off; Rich and Catherine; Can't Get a Look-in; Mr Relaxin'
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