Latest from Geoff Mullett

Remember those balmy days of last January and February, when we arrived early at the Jazz Club to get a radiator seat? The tardy ones sat with their coats on. Last night, it wasn’t only the jazz that was hot as a capacity crowd slowly melted, even with the fans running at full speed. Many thanks to Richard N for visiting Morrison’s and returning with a huge bag of ice cubes after our supply ran out!

As for the music, a very talented band were somewhat smothered by Andrew Hall, but then, It was his show. His ‘backing group’ consisted of Brian Boles – trumpet, Mick Murphy – saxophone, Steve Peters – bass, and Ray Bowden – drums.

Ray Bowden will be back in a couple of weeks – much in demand, he will be with Brian Carrick’s Algiers Stompers. The Stompers are the quintessential New Orleans band, playing all the old classics. Brian, our Club President, played before a capacity audience last year and the way the tickets are selling, we should be getting another full house. So, if you still haven’t reserved yours, get your skates on!

Before then, we have the welcome return of the Legendary Night Owls this coming Friday for their monthly spot (8.30 start). On Saturday (29th) Brian Clarke leads the Queen Street Band with John Cooke on trombone. Finally, on Thursday 3 September, the Easy Riders will delight the audience with their New Orleans Jazz. Chris Butt will return on bass, and of course, there will be Colin on trombone.

Just so good!

Geoff

PS. Did I mention those Brian Carrick tickets?