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Category Archives: Music
New world, old world
A fascinating evening of music and readings from Bill Murray and cellist Jan Vogler. They certainly deserved the standing ovations. I had one reservation though: Yes, that Bill Murray — actor, comic, loon and, maybe, the man who has found … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Race, Reviews
Tagged America, Bill Murray, Jan Vogler, Music, review
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Lacklustre
Ladysmith Black Mambazo seem to be stuck in a rut. From my review of their Bath Festival concert: There’s no question that Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a force for good; they are, after all, the singers who provided the soundtrack … Continue reading
Van in vain
Not a night to remember. From my review of Van Morrison at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival: If you love vintage blues and jazz, you may have mixed feelings about Van Morrison’s desire to dig through the archives and pay homage … Continue reading
Zappa-esque
Words on parade at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Posted in Music, Photography
Tagged Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Frank Zappa, jazz, photography
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More strings than swing
From my review of Gregory Porter’s latest visit to the Albert Hall: This might have been a world record. Has anyone in the history of mass marketing dared to perform The Christmas Song when we are still recuperating from Easter? Since this … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged Albert Hall, Gregory Porter, Nat "King" Cole
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Shock tactics
You are a middle-aged, female musician playing a solo gig at a small venue where a gaggle of laddish men, completely uninterested in your songs, are making so much noise that you can barely hear yourself. You politely ask them … Continue reading
Legend
PS: “Chan Chan” is the song that everyone knows – it became the anthem of the Buena Vista Social Club – but of the many, many other pieces he recorded “Macusa” has always been my favourite.
Voices
Sandra Bernhard clearly loved being at Ronnie Scott’s. Wouldn’t it be fun if she became a regular visitor? Mr S himself would probably have enjoyed her brand of humour: Who would have thought she would end up here? Sandra Bernhard … Continue reading
Notebook
I sit in the front of the car with Elke and doze as we listen to David Hasselhof songs on Bob! Radio (fuck me) and head to Potsdam for a live radio interview on the way to Berlin. At the … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Notebook
Tagged Bach, Germany, Glenn Gould, Goldberg Variations, James Rhodes
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