John Hallam returned to Spring Lane Sunday last on fine form and gave us what we now recognise to be 'the usual' - a fascinating variety of material of varying vintage, delivered with taste, swing and ideas to remember. It doesn't seem to make any difference whether he has picked up the clarinet, tenor or baritone - the music emerges with the same fluency and purity of tone. The more I hear John play, the more I realise how great he is at creating tension and excitement without overblowing or histrionics.
John was supported by the fluent and innovative piano work of Roger Heeley and by Roy Dutton's always tasteful drumming. Len, of course, added his characteristic bottom-end punch.
A great evening from first to last.
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