Music Matters

  Track Listing So What Freddie Freeloader Blue In Green All Blues Flamenco Sketches Personnel: Miles Davis: Trumpet Julian “Cannonball” Adderley : Alto Saxophone John Coltrane: Tenor Saxophone Wynton Kelly: Piano  (Track 2 Only) Bill Evans: Piano Paul Chambers: Bass Jimmy Cobb: Drums A landmark album, not just for jazz, but for all  music . Recorded in 1959, A Kind Of Blue is still the top selling jazz album of all time and for many, a perfect introduction to jazz.  Before  two recording sessions of the album took place, always leading the way, Davis told  his carefully selected musicians not what to do, but  not what to play.  Arriving  with just sketches of his compositions,  none of the musicians had any rehearsal. The  first performance of each composition was taken in one take, with all the musicians  involved, being   in top form or shape. Infact, Davis loved pianist Bill Evans so much, he would ring Evans up and ...

  Another blistering performance from the Jim Jones All Stars on Thursday evening. Never quite reached the fever pitch of their last packed to capacity gig at this venue though.  Superb musicians led by the Godfather of Garage, Jim Jones, a dazzling frontman, always on the go and who always gives it his all. Key members also include bassist Gavin Jay and Elliot Mortimer on keyboards, both members of  The Jim Jones Revue. Together the baritone sax of Chuchi Malapersona, and the tenor sax of Albert Steptoe lookalike Stuart Dace create a hell of a sound.   A half full venue, Easter beckoning and just an hour onstage, probably so they could recoup some costs on merchandise. What an hour it was though, the music and grooves are so infectious. This group have so much energy and swagger, swing and boogie, you can't stop moving your happy dancing feet. They never let up!  The slight aroma of stale cat urine, only but adds to the charm of this venue.  I left ...