jamie safiruddin quartet debut: cinnamon club bowdon
Posted in Performance on January 24, 2010 at 12:09 am
This young quartet have lived before I think – the way they play suggests this! Sam Rapley ts, Pete Turner b, Calum Lee d and Jamie playing the grand. Original music by Jamie mixed with some very mature arrangements of material by Bobo Stenson, Pat Metheny, Rogers and Hart and Keith Jarrett gave the gig an engaging pace – and the audience some familiar material whilst maintaining a strong feel in the 2 sets. Jamie chatted between tunes and in the second set explained they would now play something they meant to play in the first set, they were so in the moment – top man, easily done.
The exuberance was contagious although the place was packed and you could hear a pin drop most of the time, and a few jaws actually. Such a very special atmosphere when people hear young players take off.
I love these photos! Any copies available?.. I’m Calum’s mum..
Hi Sally -pleased you like them – yes, will be in touch
Thanks William, another lovely moment captured forever. A tremendous gig, bursting with energy, and fine playing of original music. We are very fortunate to have these guys around. Neil
Absolutely Neil – please let me know when they are back at the Cinnamon.
Lovely work – thanks for recording a great night!
Thank you – wonderful evening
Great record of a great night, you were somewhere near my wife’s shoulder when you took most of the shots.
We have watched Jamie develop over the last two years, Friday was magnificent
Thanks Brian – these guys are certainly moving in the right direction.
Wow…I like your photos William. What a great night! Looking forward to Jamie’s next gig…..
Book early…
Hello all,
Thanks very much for the kind words and of course to William for doing such an incredible job. It’s an honour to be snapped by the man who has worked with so many mazing musicians……
If you want to check out my new website you can find details of all upcoming gigs and the next one @ The Cinnamon is 19th March for their 7th Birthday which I am very much looking forward to. See you there!
http://www.jamiesafiruddin.co.uk/
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