Just a moment

Matthew Herbert is perhaps the epitomy of the eccentric english guy, his bulging head struggling to contain his eclectic taste and widescreen inventiveness.

Last night special performance of his big band outfit was unique in having the backing of  volunteer fifty choir from Goldsmith, assembled as on their new album for this concert for the London Jazz Festival. 50 or more, they came with enthusiasm. There was just enough mishaps and unpolished energy to play it raw and real. Each piece started almost incongruously, the brass, the samples, booming voice, the crowd of hands and bobbing heads. This surprising story unfolds before you with strass and sounds. Huge waves of sounds crashing in with jokes and laughter. Standing joy for the audience. Pure bliss.

There's Me and There's You. I only have some video from the 2003 album. But don't listen to my rambles: get hold of the album, or better get out and see them live.

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