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This evening we went to The Europa in East Molesey to see the Urban Gin House Band. The line-up comprised Alan Brock (trumpet, vocal), Dave Allison (baritone sax, clarinet, vocal, pictured), Roger Limb (keyboard, pictured), Mike Bennett (bass) and Eddie Kettle (drums). The pictures are from previous gigs because we had battery problems with the camera. Our favourite numbers with the base band were:
'Lady Be Good' by George Gershwin;
'Misty' by Errol Garner, to which we danced;
The Duke Ellington number 'In a Mellow Tone'.
Guests were:
John Shepherd and Roy Stokes, playing 'There'll be Some Changes Made', 'Blue Turning Grey' and 'Undecided';
Fred Shaw, Peter Tallent and Roland, playing 'Honeysuckle Rose' and 'A Kiss to Build a Dream On'.
Colin Lewry played keyboard during the breaks. In the first of these we chatted with Roger Limb, who's keyboard style we enjoy very much. He is yet another ex-BBC employee, interestingly with his last 20 years spent in the Radiophonic Workshop. Many wonderful sounds come to mind. It is such a pity that electronic music took the wrong turn, presumably to make more money. We cannot stand synthesised percussion; losing the tiny human variations (imperfections if you like) ruins the effect.

Labels: Jazz