Jazzwise Magazine loves the new album, which continues to receive playlist mentions.
“This is the sound of a woman who has already overcome.”
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Jazzwise Magazine loves the new album, which continues to receive playlist mentions.
“This is the sound of a woman who has already overcome.”
Mike Hobart gives the show a big thumbs-up!
Sussex Jazz News gives a big up for ‘The People Could Fly”.
'The People Could Fly', with Camilla, Sara Tandy, Daniel Casimir, Winston Clifford, Femi Koleoso, Shirley Tetteh, Cherise Adams-Burnett, Quentin Collins and Special Guest Omar will be released September 28th!
Left to Right: Tetteh, Tandy, Koleoso, George, Adams-Burnett, Casimir.
Preface: This pastiche is decidedly biased, as it is written by someone in the business—as a manager, record label owner, agent and talent spotter—whose love for jazz exceeds all in his life, other than his love for his family. I’ve chosen to highlight my relationships with each artist/band, along with a sound bite performance rating, to protect the innocent. Otherwise, I’ll simply take the 5th Amendment.
Andrew McCormack, Quentin Collins, Daniel Casimir, Shane Forbes
Andrew McCormack, Tom Harrison, Leo Richardson, Quentin Collins, Daniel Casimir, Shane Forbes
Martin Hummel, Noemi Nuti
Tom Harrison, Martin Hummel, Leo Richardson
Martin Hummel, Goatious Foot
martin Hummel, Georgia Van Etten
Martin Hummel, Quentin Collins
Martin Hummel, Luc Saint Martin
Andrew McCormack, Quentin Collins, Daniel Casimir, Shane Forbes
Sunday, 19th November
Quentin Collins Quartet
Pizza Express Soho Lunch Show (Sold Out)
Trumpet/flugelhorn ace Quentin Collins is mixing things up with a new band and some pulsating, soulful sounds. His latest line-up included Andrew McCormack/piano, Daniel Casimir/bass and Shane Forbes/drums. The audience was clearly ready for this one, as the band played a range of Collins’ compositions, including Peace of Silver, in tribute to the late master and performed by the Kyle Eastwood Band. It was a special one, and places Collins right back on the front foot of outstanding lead trumpeters in this country.
Relationship: Yes
Performance: Thrusting
Preface: This pastiche is decidedly biased, as it is written by someone in the business—as a manager, record label owner, agent and talent spotter—whose love for jazz exceeds all in his life, other than his love for his family. I’ve chosen to highlight my relationships with each artist/band, along with a sound bite performance rating, to protect the innocent. Otherwise, I’ll simply take the 5th Amendment.
Bassist Daniel Casimir, Drummer Jake Long
jake Long, Daniel Casimir, Camilla George, Cameron Daniel
Camilla George
Camilla George, Daniel Casimir, Cameron Daniel
Camilla George
Camilla George, Cameron Daniel
Gary Crosby, Steve Williamson
Jake long, Daniel Casimir, Camilla George, Cameron Daniel
Jake Long, Camilla George, Cameron Daniel
Friday, 17th November
Camilla George Quartet
Spice of Life (Sold Out)
Given the amount of time I spent here this week, I think I deserve a few shares in the place. Camilla and her reconfigured quartet (Cameron Daniel/guitar, Daniel Casimir/bass, Jake Long/drums) gave the absolutely packed crowd everything they wanted, and more. Delivering a mixed repertoire of new material and songs from her latest album, the Afro-Caribbean beats and vibes put the audience in a writhing trance.
Relationship: Yes
Performance: Tantalizing
Preface: This pastiche is decidedly biased, as it is written by someone in the business—as a manager, record label owner, agent and talent spotter—whose love for jazz exceeds all in his life, other than his love for his family. I’ve chosen to highlight my relationships with each artist/band, along with a sound bite performance rating, to protect the innocent. Otherwise, I’ll simply take the 5th Amendment.
Sound Check: Sarah Tandy, Camilla George, Daniel Casimir, Winston Fletcher
Martin Hummel, Daniel Casimir
Camilla George, Leslie Hummel (Felina London necklaces)
Camilla George, Martin Hummel
Sarah Tandy, Daniel Casimir, Camilla George, Winston Fletcher
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Band
Thursday, 15th November
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Camilla George Quartet
Cadogan Hall (Full)
Rising star Camilla George (alto sax) delivered an immensely entertaining opening set, with new compositions and songs form Isang, her debut album. Backed by a stellar band, (Sarah Tandy/piano, Daniel Casimir/bass, Winston Clifford/drums), Camilla’s another one to watch in 2018.
Dee Dee Bridgewater took over and never stopped. Inspired by her Memphis roots, she R&B’d her way through the best of the 1960s. Masterful stuff.
Had to leave this one a bit early to make my way down the Kings Road, for the second half of a performance.
Relationship: Yes (Camilla George)
Performance: Heavenly