Steve says:
What a tremendous performance we were treated to last night, in fact it felt more like a private party to which we were privileged to be invited. The whole band were on fire, with the irrepressible Noel and Derek leading from the front, catering for a range of music lover, from the die-hard Stevie fans to the old jazzers. Looking around, it was heart-warming to witness such unanimous enjoyment; we had dancing, handclapping, communal singing and sheer delight in the faces of our sell-out audience.
I have seen the same show at a larger venue, as had the couple next to me from Northampton, but we all agreed that last night’s experience was superior because of the warmth and intimacy of the atmosphere. Watching Derek seemingly play directly to individual audience members and Noel appearing to serenade others during the encore , the Fleece-effect was working its old magic, and we got the special treatment from musicians who love to visit the club.
Check out the setlist below.
Dave says:
Technically, this was a very complex gig, but we got complemented on the sound. And what sound we got. Six master musicians having the time of their lives. Stunning keyboardist Neil Angilley and top drummer Nic France were amazing. Nic was absolutely in party mode. Tim Cansfield was solid on electric guitars, and lyrical on the acoustic guitar. It was brilliant to see and hear Laurence Cottle: we got a top international player as a dep. Noel McCalla and Derek Nash drove the show. They fired off each other.
It was an exciting day from the soundcheck to the strike. I want to remember this one when I am asked “what is the best gig you have had at Fleece Jazz”.
Bebop alert! on March 13, Gaz Hughes will bring the excellent piano trio to delight us with “Nuclear Bebopalypes”, With Andrzej Baranek on piano and Gavin Barras on bass. Come one, come all.
Take care
Dave
Some Kinda Wonderful presents The Music of Stevie Wonder
SETLIST, FLEECE JAZZ 21/2/24
All numbers composed by Stevie Wonder apart from 9, 11 and 17:
* Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy and Henry Cosby.
** Ron Miller and Bryan Wells
***Ron Miller and Orlando Morden
+Lee Garrett and Stevie Wonder
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) 1970
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life 1972
- Sir Duke 1976
- You and I / Blame It On The Sun 1972
- Another Star 1976
- Golden Lady 1973
- Overjoyed 1985 / I Just Called To Say I Love You 1984 Both songs were performed as a duet by Noel and Neil.
- Higher Ground 1973
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- Uptight (Everything’s Alright)*1965 / Yester-Me, Yester-You Yesterday**1969 /For Once In My Life***1968
- Do I Do 1982
- Let’s Get Serious+1980
- Lately 1980
- Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing 1973
- Master Blaster (Jammin’) 1980
- Isn’t She Lovely 1976
- Superstition 1972 / Living for The City 1973 / I Wish 1976
- Encore: My Cherie Amour* 1969