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Suzanne Fonseca (trombone); Mike Hope (tenor sax, flute); Robin Dewhurst (keyboards); Gavin Barras (bass); Danny Ward (drums)
There were some great tunes played tonight, twelve in all and the composers included Sonny Rollins, Jerome Kern, Bernie Miller, Carlos Jobim, and Fats Waller I can't recall the last time I saw Suzanne with Mike Hope but it seems to be a winning combination. Suzanne has a relaxed playing style that makes a good contrast to Mike who has an energetic multi-note approach. I thought his tone on tenor tonight had a harder edge than usual. I noticed there were no Parker numbers featured but there was a great version of The Night Has a Thousand Eyes which Mike did with the trio minus trombone. This tune seems to be making a comeback in jazz circles. I checked my notes on Rod Mason's gig here last Sunday and his opening number was this very same tune.
Gavin Barras is a first class bassman and can often be heard here on Wednesdays with the Max Beasley Trio. Danny Ward knows how to play the drums at the right volume to suit the situation. Together with Robin Dewhurst this trio backed the front line players to perfection.The final number was Ellington's Take the A Train before things ended at 10.00pm. Excellent gig. Mike Farmer
All the Things You Are; Just Squeeze Me; Gingi*; Honeysuckle Rose; Polka Dots and Moonbeams; Bernie's Tune; St Thomas; Sonnymoon For Two*; One Note Samba; The Night Has a Thousand Eyes; Out of Nowhere; Take the A Train.
*Mike played flute on Gingi and Sonnymoon for Two.
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