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This evening at The Cricketers in Horsell Birch we saw Razzamatazz, comprising Chas McDevitt (trumpet, vocals), Mark Aston (Tenor Sax, Trombone), Martin Davison (clarinet) Gerry Reid (guitar), Mike Bennett (string bass) and Andy Jones (drums, vocals). This is a great band, particulary strong on vocals with both Chas and Andy having fine jazz voices. Our favourite of these was Andy's 'What a Wonderful World'. As if this were not good enough the band was joined by singer Naomi (pictured) for 'Am I Blue', 'Big Butter & Egg Man', 'We fell Out of Love', 'Careless Love' and, best of all, her duet with Mark for 'Mean to Me'. As for purely instrumental numbers, our favourite was 'Mighty Like the Blues'.
The guests were rather numerous and came all at once (not a good idea); Phil Brown & Peter Clancy (Trombones), Trevor Dockerill (clarinet) and Nicki (drums). They played 'Mood Indigo' (well) and 'Royal Garden Blues' (making a mess of the ending). By chance, Phil Brown's wife Pat was sitting at our table. She has said before that this number has been performed badly by more bands than any other, particularly the ending.

Labels: Jazz