Scottish National Jazz Orchestra – Wigan International Jazz Festival 2010
Posted in Festivals on July 13, 2010 at 1:57 pm
As you know I just love Scotland and this band is one of the reasons why. Lead by Tommy Smith and featuring the very wonderful Brian Kellock with a stellar line-up of players, including The Very Talented Mr. Quigley this is a band that really motors. A high-octane ‘Tribute to Woody Herman’ set the mood for a compelling first set. Tommy Smith’s arrangement of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ was brilliantly colourful.
SNJO perform Gershwins 'Rhapsody in Blue' arranged by Tommy Smith
Alan Benzie (Scottish Young Musician of the Year winner) keeps an eye on Brian Kellock
Actually Alan's turning pages - at the right time
Alyn Cosker on da drums
Tommy Smith
A Very Goodnight from Wigan