Friday 25 February 2011

Ian Shaw at Seven Jazz Leeds

One of, if not the top, Male Vocalists in the UK came to Leeds yesterday (24th Feb).
Following a masterclass with some local singers, Ian entertained us with his wit and sensitive renditions. I have always been a fan of Joni Mitchell especially Big Yellow Taxi.
Thanks to Ian for a great Gig

Ian with Jean in the Masterclass


The Main Gig




There are more photos on my Flickr account

Sunday 20 February 2011

Trichotomy supported by Dave Kane at Seven Arts

So maybe Facebook marketing does work! Thanks Dave for letting me know this gig was on!
The appetiser was Dave Kane playing improv bass solo...
Followed by Trichotomy as the name suggestes a trio, from Australia playing self written songs from their new and earlier albums. Along with some story telling about taxis!
Trichotomy are;
Sean Foran - piano
John Parker - drums
Pat Marchisella – bass

Dave Kane










 
 









Trichotomy
















Saturday 19 February 2011

Yorkshire Jazz Orchestra

I had the pleasure of sitting in on the first rehearsal of some new peices by Tony Faulker and the Yorkshire Jazz Orchestra at the Saville and Chrome Studios:
Tony Faulker (conducting etc)
Alan Ladds (alto, sop, flute),
Katie Hawcutt (alto, flute),
Rod Mason, Simon Kaylor(tenor),
Tony Harper (baritone)
Dale Gibson, Tom Tait, Sean Hollis, Mark Chandler, Simon Nixon (trumpets)
Lee Hallam, Brian Archer, Andy Hiller (trombones), Tony Smith (bass trom)
Derrick Harris (guitar),
Graham Hearn (piano),
Garry Jackson (bass),
Pete Fairclough (drums)
 Tony Faulker and the score

Andy Hillier.
















Alan Ladds and Katie Hawcutt