Summer Jazz Night

My review could be succinctly summarised in just two words, the second of which is ‘amazing’; the first is a word that will not be permitted to appear. The audience witnessed a truly phenomenal performance by the Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band who took on some of jazz’s greats –  Basie, Chick Corea, etc – and really let rip. The standard of musicianship was breathtaking. The band played with an infectious verve and passion that was a joy to hear. If there is a nit to be picked, their rendition of ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ from The Jungle Book felt rather flat but, hey, the jazz going down inside The Old Market last night was so hot that the temperature outside was ten below by comparison.

The Old Market, 15 July 2014

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