Hello everyone: just a reminder of a fabulous band waiting for you next Friday, 11th June (8.00pm start as usual). Tickets £11/Concessions £10, book by phone on (0191) 643 7093 or pay on the door: (Saville Exchange, North Shields.)
Few bands so exemplify the spirit of New Orleans as the Rae Brothers: their success lies in the sincerity and apparent simplicity of their approach to the music, with a relaxed beat and emphasis on ensemble work that follow in the footsteps of such heroes as George Lewis and Bunk Johnson.
For this special concert, we present their seven-piece Festival Band, with the outstanding trumpet of westcountryman Steve Graham leading the front line alongside Mac Rae on clarinet and Jim Blenkin on trombone and a rhythm section of Dave Rae on banjo, John Robinson on bass, the superb young pianist Ian Wynne and Edinburgh’s own Kenny Milne on drums.
This line-up was first put together in 2007, gaining remarkable cohesion and understanding while playing extended river cruises in France and Mediterranean jazz holidays: it also offers an expanded repertoire, including instrumental rags by the likes of Scott Joplin and Joseph Lamb taken from the famous Red-Back Book used by New Orleans jazzmen in the early years of the 20th century.
See you there!
Mike Durham.
Lance says: "Click here for an interesting take on the Whitley Bay Jazz Festival."
Not another banjo band at the Exchange??!!!! (I'll assume it's the Exchange because I couldn't see any venue mentioned). Has the Exchange considered booking any non-banjo bands? The trad thing really is only a limited market and I'm sure there are lots of modern jazz fans and local musicians who would attend if there were alternative attractions.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. However, I know from experience and conversations with Mike D that banjoless bands don't draw large audiences at the Exchange!
ReplyDeleteSad.
However, the following week on Fri June 18 the very swinging Customs House Big Band are at the Exchange in concert with vocals from Ruth Lambert so I think that should be a splendid evening.