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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 John Shepherd (trumpet), Terry Ede (tenor sax, clarinet, flute), Andrew Clancy (keyboard), Mike Bennett (bass) and Mike Knipe (drums). The picture shows the full band with Andrew leading and Selina in the foreground. Our favourite numbers with these musicians were:
I Can't Give You Anything But love composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields;
Here's That Rainy Day, music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke, played in Bossa Nova style as is the YouTube link featuring Wes Montgomery.
Guests were:
Aileen May (string bass) on 'For All We Know' and 'Strike Up The Band';
Roland (tenor sax) duetting with Terry on 'Satin Doll' and 'Girl From Ipanema';
Peter Clancy (trombone) for 'September In The Rain' and 'Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gave To Me';
Roy Stokes and Jed Kearse (trombones) for 'Running Wild' and (with Jed singing) 'Ja Da'.
Colin Lewry played keyboard during the two breaks; the first solo and the second with Aileen. As tomorrow is a bank holiday we were able to stay until the end.

Labels: Jazz