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This evening we went to the George & Dragon in Thames Ditton to see the John Barnes quartet, comprising John Barnes (baritone sax, alto sax, clarinet, vocal), Alan Dandy (keyboard), Mick Durell (bass guitar, pictured) and Don Cook (drums). Our favourite numbers were:
1) Rose Marie, from the musical or operetta of the same name, music composed by Rudolf Friml and Herbert Stothart, with lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. The title song became a hit in 1955 for country music singer Slim Whitman, featured on this link. Produced by Lew Chudd, Whitman's recording of the song spent 11 weeks at number 1 in the UK, setting a record which was not beaten until 1991.
2) Just One More Chance, composed by Arthur Johnston with lyrics by Sam Coslow. The link is to a version by Les Paul and Mary Ford which we have on CD.
3) Alan Dandy's solo, combining two Hoagy Carmichael numbers Judy and Lazy Bones. The links are to performances by the composer.
4) Cute, composed by Neal Hefti. The link is to a version by Lionel Hampton.

Our thanks go to Mick Durell for links to some great jazz and to 'The Educated Gardener' for the plants he gave us as we left.

Labels: Jazz