{"id":1713,"date":"2015-03-23T09:23:04","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T09:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/farnboroughjazz.co.uk\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2016-03-26T16:23:52","modified_gmt":"2016-03-26T16:23:52","slug":"laurie-chescoes-reunion-band-friday-20th-march-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farnboroughjazz.co.uk\/?p=1713","title":{"rendered":"Laurie Chescoe\u2019s Reunion Band, Friday, 20th March 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018LAURIE CHESCOE\u2019S REUNION BAND\u2019 <\/strong>always do it right \u2013 entertain us, I mean and Friday, 20th<\/sup> March 2015<\/strong> at the FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB<\/strong> was no exception. Drummer and leader, Laurie<\/strong>, with his fellow musicians, ALLAN (\u2018Lord Arsenal\u2019) BRADLEY<\/strong> on trumpet, piano & vocals, JOHN LEE<\/strong> on reeds, DAVE HEWITT<\/strong> on trombone & Baritone Horn, JIM DOUGLAS<\/strong> on banjo & guitar and PETER SKIVINGTON<\/strong> on bass guitar & bass ukulele, I did advertised they can\u2019t help but delight you all. Well, although you didn\u2019t arrive by the coach-load, it was quite a good turnout. Unfortunately COLIN BRAY<\/strong> was not with us \u2013 hurry up and get well Colin, so you can join us on the next Reunion.<\/p>\n

\"Laurie<\/a>

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on Friday 20th March 2015. (LtoR) Jim Douglas (gtr), Dave Hewitt (trmb), Laurie (drums), Allan ‘Lord Arsenal’ Bradley (trmp), Pete Skivington (bass) & John Lee (clrnt&sax). Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dave<\/a>

Dave Hewitt (baratone horn), accompanied by Jim Douglas (guitar) and Laurie (drums) in Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent 20th March 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

I will begin this newsletter with the mention of Dave\u2019s Baritone Horn, which he played when they did \u2018Riverboat Shuffle\u2019<\/em> (Allan mentioned Dave\u2019s nickname for the horn, being his \u201cvalued bed pan!\u201d hmmm. I can assure you it doesn\u2019t sound like one \u2013 ha). They were all playing with such brilliance (his Lordship with muted trumpet and John on clarinet). What a team. Dave then began with a super intro (again on b.horn) to the next number \u2018Sleepy Time Gal\u2019<\/em>. John had changed to Tenor sax and Allan sang. We were being spoilt for sure and to follow came \u2018Taps Miller\u2019<\/em>, with John still on tenor, but with Dave on trombone this time.<\/p>\n

\"John<\/a>

John Lee (sax), Laurie (drums) & Pete Skivington (bass) in Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent 20March 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The next number I wish to mention was John\u2019s Special. I don\u2019t have to tell you how special John is, it goes without saying, but I must mention Laurie gave his all. Yes, what a brilliant drum solo. Keith was standing with his mouth agape. The number was \u2018Back Home in Indiana\u2019<\/em> \u2013 wonderful. They played one more number before the break, \u2018Oh Marie\u2019 <\/em>and Allan sang. We audience got up and enjoyed doing a line-dance. When they returned from their break, they all sang \u2018Bourbon Street Parade\u2019<\/em> led by Allan and what a great rendition from all of them (including us audience of course). I know I have said it before, but must emphasise what a lovely voice Allan has, which shows when he sings \u2018I Thank You Mr Moon\u2019<\/em>, need I say more. It was Jim Douglas who came up next with his special, \u2018God Bless the Child\u2019<\/em>, with Pete backing him. What a performance. The bands last number to end the evening was sung by Allan (Bing Crosby\u2019s hit) \u2018Pennies from Heaven\u2019<\/em>. This song was a big hit with so many top stars, including Louis Armstrong and a great number to end the evening with. Sorry to be so repetitive, but another happy ending to a lovely evening, leaving you wanting for more.<\/p>\n

You have to agree, \u2018live\u2019 jazz is fun.<\/p>\n

Diane and Keith<\/p>\n

\u2018Back Home Again in Indiana\u2019 \u2013 Ballard MacDonald & James F. Hanley (1917)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Bourbon Street Parade\u2019 \u2013 Paul Barbarin (c. 1953)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018God Bless the Child\u2019 \u2013 Billie Holiday & Arthur Herzog Jr (1939)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018I Thank You, Mr. Moon\u2019 – Abel Baer, Dolly Morse & Dave Oppenheim (1931)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Oh! Marie\u2019- (m) Eduardo Di Capua, (l) Vincenzo Russo (circa 1890) (l) Louis Prima version (1958)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Pennies from Heaven\u2019 \u2013 (m) Arthur Johnston, (l) Johnny Burke (1936)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Riverboat Shuffle\u2019 \u2013 (m) Hoagy Carmichael, (l) Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish & Dick Voynow (1924)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Sleepy Time Gal\u2019 \u2013 Richard A. Whiting (1925)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Taps Miller\u2019 \u2013 Buck Clayton (1944) (tribute to \u2018taps\u2019 Miller for Basie Band)<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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