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26.05.08 |
Pam & Colin
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We very much enjoyed the show at Brixham, Alan and Nathan were superb as usual but
your band with Keyth Andrews was not to be missed. I hope you will return
down this way again soon so we can hear you again.Many thanks for a wonderful evening. |
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26.05.08 |
Brian Spoor |
Brilliant evening at Brixham Town Hall last night - hope that the band are back next year - keep the music going |
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10.09.07 |
Sandra Clarke |
We came to Mapperley Social Club last Friday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks for a great night. Will Craig be singing at the next event on 5th October? He was absolutely brilliant. |
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07.06.07 |
South Wales
Evening Post
Review by
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Given that the interwoven worlds of jazz, swing and big band music tend to be overly male-dominated at the best of times, it was hugely refreshing to see no less than six strong and capable female instrumentalists in the line-up of this otherwise unashamedly traditional band. Featuring special guest Alan Barnes - a gifted saxophonist who is no stranger to Taliesin - and vocalist Keith Andrews, this was a real crowd-pleaser, which attracted not only the usual jazz/big band fraternity, but also a healthy proportion of younger people who were clearly thrilled by the musical delights on offer.
The programme ranged from mellow, bitter-sweet arrangements of standards, such as The Folks Who Live on the Hill, right through to upbeat numbers ranging from Alan Barnes's original composition Sidestepping through to old favourites such as Time After Time.
Keith Andrews - an experienced singer in the Frank Sinatra / Bobby Darin tradition - opted for a determinedly populist though perhaps somewhat predictable selection of swing standards and ballads ranging from Mack the Knife and Ain't That a Kick in the Head to the more reflective I've Got a Crush on You.
This was the band's debut appearance at Taliesin and hopefully it will not be their last. |
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04.06.07 |
John Martin |
I'm not a 'natural' jazz fan and don't ordinarily listen to band music (my dad was a fanatic and I had more than my share of swing music as I grew up!) However, I was persuaded to come to Saturday's show at the Taliesin Theatre by a friend who had heard of your reputation for great swing music.
All I can say is 'thank you' for putting on a terrific show. The music was outstanding and your Band really knows its business - they really played their hearts out.
Great music, very smooth vocals and wonderful enthusiasm by all. And having the Band Members bidding goodnight to people at the door was a really nice, personal touch - keep it up!
Many thanks to you all. I wish the Henley Farrell Big Band every success for its future. |
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04.06.07 |
Hubert Hace |
Your concert at taliesin centre swansea was superb.
Simply blew me away. New sounds and fresh arrangements. Alan Barnes is something else. I am 80 years old and the only one that played alto sax like that was Charlie Parker. That man Barnes is fabulous in my eyes! |
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04.06.07 |
Joanna Jones |
Fantastic night at Swansea! What a refreshing, brilliant performance by all concerned.
Good luck in the future. |
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09.05.07 |
Peter Mann |
Some great swing music from some great musicians made the day at Wollaton Park |
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09.04.07 |
Lisa Rushby |
Another fantastic night at Mapperley Plains Social Club, as usual! |
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