The All Stars Cooperative Band, with the Mon Che Vocal Quartet- Sunday July 24th, 2016
This was a fascinating Sunday night at the Brisbane Jazz Club.
Led by an ever-smiling Bob Rose, the 18-piece All Stars Cooperative Band delivered three wide-ranging sets of imaginative and attention-holding arrangements, in a welcome follow up to their appearance at the BJC’s recent Big Band Festival.
They brought their powerful big-band vibe to classics such as ‘A Night In Tunisia’, ‘Memphis Blues’, Benny Goodman’s ‘Jersey Bounce’ and ‘Stompin’ At The Savoy’, and their closing number, the Dixieland march, ‘South Rampart Street…