Notes on Past Gigs

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Renato d’Aiello plays the music of Cedar Walton – 27 September 2019

David Lyons is on holiday so he has asked me to do the review. Normal service will be resumed next time around! The evening was an homage to the work of Cedar Walton, the pianist, composer and arranger. Born in Dallas, USA in 1934 he produced some lingering melodies and jazz classics which were performed superbly by Renato D’Aiello and his companions. The first set opened with the Hungarian pianist, Mátyás Gayer backed by Nicola Muresu on double bass and Alfonso Vitale on drums. All three had short solo parts which helped establish the format of the evening. Next up…

Charity Gig in Bildston

There will be a charity jazz concert in Bildeston on 4th October in aid of MIND. THREEBOP are a rising London vocal trio and band. People can see details and book tickets on this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-in-the-autumn-charity-fundraiser-in-aid-of-mind-tickets-64789865231 Many thanks Peter Bullen

Tammy Weis Quartet – 20 September 2019

Tammy Weis has a beautiful mezzo voice. She is a composer and lyricist, and the text is so clear when she sings. The arrangements were excellent. I had Gershwin’s “Summertime” starred in my notes for the arrangement. The evening was mostly music sung and loved by the great Julie London, with songs from the late 50s and 60s. London was an actor and a pin up girl, but we know her as a singer. With Tammy were Nigel Price on guitar, Julie Walkington on bass and Matt Fisher on drums. Watching Nigel accompanying is fascinating. He seems to be in…