Last night two old boys of the British jazz scene ,Campbell Burnap and Mike Cotton appeared at Googlies Jazz Club, Enfield. The temperature outside may have been close to freezing but the atmosphere inside the club was warm and cosy. Burnap’s deep soft voice echoes the warm tone he produces on his trombone. His jazz was laid back and unhurried whilst his jokes between tunes had a cosy familiarity about them, yes they were old. Mike Cotton’s trumpet playing was bright and appeared effortless, unlike some players who look like they are about to burst when playing. Both were supported superbly by the resident house band The Colin Peters Quartet which included Michael Cole (Double Bass), Bill Yeomans (reeds) and Sid Thompson (drums).
Sid in fact was deputising for regular drummer and club president John Jarvis. John has recently had a hip operation and has been out of action for a while. It was nice to see him in the audience last night and judging by the ferocity of his foot and finger tapping he can’t wait to be back on the skins.
The music was of the usual high standard with lots of standards mixed in with less familiar numbers. As well as the front men soloing on their respective horns we were treated to Burnap’s singing. His rendition of Sweet Lorraine was beautifully done and enjoyed by the large audience. So too was the final blues number, Kansas City , sung by Mike Cotton who showed his virtuosity by playing the harmonica in a fashion that any New Orleans blues man would be proud of. A great night!
Sid in fact was deputising for regular drummer and club president John Jarvis. John has recently had a hip operation and has been out of action for a while. It was nice to see him in the audience last night and judging by the ferocity of his foot and finger tapping he can’t wait to be back on the skins.
The music was of the usual high standard with lots of standards mixed in with less familiar numbers. As well as the front men soloing on their respective horns we were treated to Burnap’s singing. His rendition of Sweet Lorraine was beautifully done and enjoyed by the large audience. So too was the final blues number, Kansas City , sung by Mike Cotton who showed his virtuosity by playing the harmonica in a fashion that any New Orleans blues man would be proud of. A great night!
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