The Big Chris Barber Band (Cadogan Hall, London, 13 September 2019. Review by Peter Vacher) When Bob Hunt, the band’s trombonist and musical director, came out on stage it was to emphasize that […]
The Big Chris Barber Band at Cadogan Hall
Miles Davis 1959 – Porgy and Bess, Kind of Blue and More (Cadogan Hall 21 Sept)
The latest in the historical concerts presented by Richard Pite’s Jazz Repertory Company, focuses on a jazz icon, Miles Davis, and his annus mirabilis, 1959. Peter Vacher fills in the background to […]
The BIG Chris Barber Band at Cadogan Hall (13 September)
NEWS UPDATE: Since this piece was written Chris Barber has announced his permanent retirement. This concert will now be a celebration of his music. Sum up the Chris Barber story in five […]
