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| London Jazz Orchestra The Vortex, London, 13 January 2009 |
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This Sunday afternoon performance at the Vortex showcasing the work of longstanding LJO member Henry Lowther was about one thing and one thing only, a love of music. Featuring a line-up including long-time members Pete Hurt and Martin Hathaway on saxophone, alongside high calibre musicians such as bassist Alec Dankworth, alto saxophonist Martin Speake, drummer Paul Clarvis, and of course composer and trumpeter Lowther himself, the gig pulled in a packed house. Despite starting late, Alec Dankworth turned up just before kickoff, MD and composer Scott Stroman quickly got things underway. Beginning with Wayne Shorter tribute ‘WS’, with exceptional tenor saxophone by Josephine Davis, the band soon found their feet. Particular highpoints included Lowther compositions ‘Can’t Believe, Won’t Believe’ a musical fanfare that segued into a blinding ‘Veneer of the Week’, a new composition written especially for the performance in the form of a musical palindrome, and a second tribute and set highlight, ‘Divine Revelation’ by Andrew Hill. Played with passion and spark, this mixed bunch of musicians and composers, both young and old, thrilled regulars and new comers alike. As first performances go, despite being standard big band bebop fare, this was the perfect way to introduce a LJO Sunday residency over the coming months. Next stop, Pete Hurt on 1 February. Review - Paul Reaney
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