The Quadrant Brillo (Sunday 21st)

Well last night was the last Brillo and at the place it all started in Brighton. Since Dan was sacked,the new mangaer (Robert) has geared it towards comedy and open mike sessions. He does not seem interested in doing DJ night as DJ Fossie nor Abbo and Ally spin there.

I must admit the reception from staff was not as welcoming and nothing had been set up. I had to get them to find power cables and the lead from my mixer to their sound system. Still we did manage start at the alotted time of 8pm.

Also they no longer give a couple of free pints and don't pay for taxis anymore. This is where the Northern Lights are so generous with admittedly less cash in hand but free drinks all  night plus taxis paid for,and a free Sunday lunch!

Anywway,here is the playlist -

Horace Silver - Home Cookin'
Edith Hill - Selah
Gene Ammons - Blue Coolade
Harold McNair -  The Hipster
Lonnie Smith - Afrodesia
Harry Becket - Third Road
B J Ward - Vocal Ease
Barrington - Rock Steady
New Jazz Orchestra - Shades Of Blue
Gary Bartz - Celestial Blues
Ronnie Laws - Strugglin'
Michael Garrick Septet - Ursula
Jackie  Moore - Time
James Reece - Jody's Freeze
Sheba  - Jungle Fever
Clifford Jordan - John Coltrane
Dee Dee Bridgewater - People Make The World Go Round
Brothers johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
Lulu - Love Love To Love
Temptations - Ball of Confusion
Yvonne Elliman - I Can't Explain
Salsoul Orchestra - Ritzy Mambo
Colosseum - The Kettle
Tim and Bill - Someone
Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatos
Walter Bishop Jr - Sweet Rosa
James Tatum - Zoombah Lu
Don Rendell - Mirage
Jimmy McGriff - It Feels So Nice
Kid Frost - La Raza
Nancy Sinatra - Day Tripper
The Carols - Give Me Time
Cliff Nobles - The Horse
Joe Simon - Come and Get It
Denise La Salle - A Man Sized Job
Bobby Gentry - Somebody Like Me
Freda Payne - Deeper and Deeper
 

Some rare jazz items spun fopr the very first time too, but now we shall concentrate on Swoon and other gigs.

Odds And Ends

Been thinking about  looking for new venues after the disappointing visit to the Quadrant last night. Ideally i would love to get  a date fixed at Zuma as i know that Phil sometimes plays there. I shall have to talk to Tamsin again.

The pub survey is back in July so that is one job to look forward to,but work is still very thin on the ground. Even GC has noticed it. It also looks like Norman is using differnet people each month to vist Table at My Hotel or Wakehurst Place,as i have had neither this month. perhaps will get one or both of them next month.

Been listening to some fine LP's as part exchanges , by Betty Wright, Jackie Moore and Freda Payne Solid soul throughout..