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This evening, as usual, we broke our journey home from Park Farm to eat, drink and hear live jazz at The Cricketers in Horsell Birch. Tonight it was the Nigel Price Trio, comprising Nigel (guitar), Pete Whittaker (organ) and Steve Vintner (drums). It is obvious to us that Nigel and Pete are skilled musicians and ex-drummer Brian, sitting at our table, assured us that Steve is a fine drummer. Unfortunately the music is not really our style. Our favourite number was introduced as "A Blues", having a hard driving rhythm and bluesy melodies that we enjoyed. We also liked the first number, initially unannounced but instantly recognisable as 'Out of Nowhere'. The trio then played 'Lover Man' in Bossa Nova style, a jazz form we normally love but not this time. 'Secret Love' was played much too fast.

The Cricks was only half full so most of the regulars were not giving the trio a chance. However, one regular said it was the best jazz to be performed there, leaving his wife alone so he could sit closer to the band. You can't please everyone.
Regardless of whether we are enjoying the music, we sit quietly when the band is playing. We object strongly to people talking very loudly during the numbers; women this time. There is another large bar area; why don't they sit there ? Pure selfishness of the worst kind.

Labels: Jazz