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Alex Yellowlees Jazz Quartet
Alex Yellowlees
They band came out and deftly played from Grappelli's songbook, but also shifted the hot club style onto other songs, notably 'Isn't She Lovely' by Stevie Wonder, as well as delivering some wily improvisations. It was an assured performance and just as the playlist was well put together, so was the band; Kenny Ellis held a strong rhythm on bass and Ged Brockie was mature and skilled on guitar whilst young virtuoso guitarist Mike Nisbet was bursting at the seams with creativity, but was ably kept in check by deferential band leader and remarkable violinist Yellowlees. The band have a new CD and website and, crucially, an intriguing balance that could help them develop in new and innovative directions. Well worth a look.
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 9 Aug, 9.00pm (10.15pm), £10.00 (£8.00), fpp 139
tw rating: 4/5
published: Aug-2008
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