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16287 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 16 years ago. 169 of them this year alone and, so far, 41 this month (Mar 18).

From This Moment On ...

March

Thu 28: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ The Holystone, Whitley Road, North Tyneside. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 28: Gateshead Jazz Appreciation Society @ Gateshead Central Library, Gateshead. 2:30pm.
Thu 28: Richard Herdman Quartet @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Thu 28: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm. Guests: Josh Bentham (alto sax); Alan Marshall (tenor sax); Neil Brodie (trumpet); Adrian Beadnell (bass); Graham Thompson (keys); Steve Hunter (drums).

Fri 29: FILM: Soul @ The Forum Cinema, Hexham. 12:30pm. Jazz-themed film animation.
Fri 29: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 29: Abbie Finn Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 6:00pm. Free. POSTPONED!
Fri 29: Thundercat @ Newcastle City Hall.
Fri 29: John Logan @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.

Sat 30: Papa G’s Troves @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Sat 30: Pete Tanton’s Cuba Libre @ Whitley Bay Library, York Road, Whitley Bay. 8:00pm.

Sun 31: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay Metro Station. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 31: Ruth Lambert Trio @ Juke Shed, Union Quay, North Shields NE30 1HJ. 3:00pm. Free. Lambert, Alan Law & Paul Grainger.
Sun 31: Sid Jacobs & Tom Remon @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig. USA/London jazz guitar duo.
Sun 31: Bellavana @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

April
Mon 01: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 01: Ray Stubbs R&B All Stars @ Billy Bootlegger’s, Ouseburn, Newcastle. 3:00pm. Free.

Tue 02: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Dean Stockdale, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 03: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 03: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 03: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Alan Glen Trio - A Night To Remember at The Chilli.

Alan Glen (pno), Lawrence Blackadder (bs), David Carnegie (dms).
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Dave Weisser (tpt/vcl), Dr. Nicola Weaver (alt), Jim Crinson (gtr), Barry Ashcroft (pno), Mick Danby (bs), Eric Stutt (dms). + David Carnegie (pno), Paul Gowland (alt0).
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I'm getting repetitive but, with Alan Glen it is difficult not to say anything other than 'he's never played better' - tonight was no exception. From the opening "If I Were A Bell" to the closing "Night and Day" I had to say, once again, that this was the best yet!
In between the above two classics, "The Quiet Man of Jazz" included a sensitive interpretation of "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square", a blues drenched "Georgia on My Mind", a boppy "Groovin' High" and a "Time After Time" that was like mulled wine in a ruby chalice - rich, warm and fulsome - rolled around the palate and imbibed with respectful satisfaction.
As ever, David and Lawrence were doing the biz both in support and solo. Lawrence had some tasty melodic lines on "Berkeley Square" whilst David kicked night into day when he unleashed a powerful solo during the final number.
David moved over to piano for the jam session and "Body and Soul" saw him play some nice chords behind Nicola and sitter-in Paul Gowland - both on alto. Surprisingly, given that just about every big hitter in town seemed to be in the audience, there were no other sitters-in.
The two altos were featured on "Like Someone In Love" along with a vocal from Dave before the final Kenny Dorham composition "Recorda Me" which also had alto blasts of mucho merita from both blowers. Two many gems to mention everyone so apologies to Mick for not commenting on his sterling basswork on "So What" or Jim Crinson's rare appearance on guitar as opposed to stand-up bass and Eric Stutt's fine drumming; Eric was totally unfazed by the presence of at least three of the north-east's finest drummers - and why should he be? - he made it four! Barry likewise, despite the room being kneedeep in pianists, had moments to cherish whilst Dave held it altogether with the wit and wisdom of the Duke of Ellington.
Oh and, seeing as I now have mentioned everyone, let's not forget Allan - doorman, timekeeper, raffler and now - music liaison officer.
Quite a night.
Lance.

1 comment :

Russell said...

Hi Lance

Following the AG3 I thought Nicola just about stole the show with her solo on Body & Soul.

Russell

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