The first appearance of trombonist Clive Burton at Malvern was as exciting as it was welcome. And alongside the returning Gary Wood we got yet another terrific evenings entertainment at Spring Lane. I came across Clive at a very unpromising gig during the Autumn last year - to cut a long story short, Clive and I ended up entertaining a large room of diners on our own. I soon realised what a gifted player he is, told Len, and last night you could hear for yourselves. I'm very sure we'll be asking Clive to make the journey from Reading again.
Gary once again showed what a terrific discovery (for us, that is) he has been, and a fine band leader.
It was so good to find ourselves playing stuff we haven't tried before, including numbers like I Could Write a Book, Caravan, Whispering, and Hear Me Talkin To Yuh. Many thanks to, to the other boys in the rhythm section - Rod Kelly, Martin Emeny and Len T - for creating such a rock solid basis for the front line to shine.
Thanks everyone for your feedback and for being such an unbelievably receptive group of friends to play to - we had a ball.
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