Playing here with a fab tight band led by Rick Peterson on hammond and keys Sanborn is back to his roots playing r&b jazz from the Ray Charles years and earlier and really working the crowd up to fever pitch with the pulsing beat and thumping bass. This was a really cool set and Sanborn was obviously really enjoying the atmosphere and the playing from his band.
Next up was the George Duke trio featuring Chaka Khan - a bit of a dissapointment as although Duke and the trio were super tight and really hot Ms Khan's vocals were a bit at odds with this music and her choice of songs really didn't do her voice any favours - still she looked really good!
Past midnight down at Jazz Mix and we were in for a real treat - Nostalgia77 - Benedic Lamdin's ensemble featuring Lizzie Parks were really setting the crowd alight with Mark Hanslip on saxes and Fulvio Sigurta on trumpets playing some blistering solos balanced agains Lizzies very cool vocals. This is a great band producing some great music and lets hope we see more of them in the UK!
Riaan Vosloo on bass
Benedic Lamdin on guitar
the lovely Lizzie Parks
John Blease on drums
Tonights show features the great talents of Roy Hargove playing alongside MC Solaar in one set and Italian vocalist Roberta Gambarini in the other. Anyone who saw her set at last years Brecon Jazz festival will appreciate how exciting it will be to see her and Hargrove playing together. Pictures sur matin!
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