A few days shy of 'Flaming June', the last week in London had been hot, hot, hot. Underground trains were hot, China Town was hot, Soho sizzled. On this Wednesday afternoon, on the corner of Old Compton Street, Cafe Boheme offered refuge from a burning sun.
It's the kind of place where the few listen and the many chatter, volubly. The musicians at work this afternoon - Matt Holborn and Kourosh Kanani - got on with the job. Without introduction - words would have been lost on the noisy majority - our violin-guitar duo opened with Days of Wine and Roses. Playing for themselves, no doubt, and good for them, and the very few intent on listening, Holborn and Kanani were as relaxed as could be. Exchanging extended solo improvisations, this was top class stuff worthy of the concert hall.
Skylark, a hot (ha!) Cherokee, a deep exploration of Body and Soul, Holborn and Kanani demonstrated the mastery of their craft. It was time to close out the first set with Bye Bye Blackbird. It had been a most enjoyable hour. Reluctantly, it was time to make a beeline to this evening's eagerly anticipated concert in north London. Russell
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