A breathe of fresh air floated through the Power Boat Club on Sunday 17th November when HETTY KATE (Australian vocalist now based in Paris) opened her afternoon with “On The Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady.
A few short words then a lively “Just You Just Me' led into a slow bossa by Jobim “Moonlight in Vermont” nicely sung also gave way then for tenor sax Mark Henry to weave a soulful solo.
Tadd Dameron’s and Georgie Fame’s “On a Warm Misty Night” sent a few goosebumps around the audience when Hetty sang this jazz classic. Then a wow !! “Get Out Of Town” Hetty really told us she can swing with the best.
I must mention Hetty's group of the best of the best musicians who were given lots of solo time. Dave on drums, Mark on reeds, Helen on bass, Bruce on guitar. Not forgetting Ben our sound man who is also the best.
2nd set. A nice steady tempo for “Just the Way You Look Tonight” then an order from Hetty to “Close Your Eyes” ok we did as told!!. Nice songs followed, Hetty and Bruce duoed “The Very Thought of You” and then the group with a lovely mid-tempo “Moonglow”. The finish approaching, a very fast “Down with Love” was closing the enjoyable afternoon from Hetty with her songs and her stories. The encore was finally a beautiful French song sung with that French feeling “A La Belle Vie” 'A Beautiful Life'.
Thanks Hetty and your great supporting musicians for a very enjoyable afternoon.
Review Brian Fane [Life Member] with a little help from Casper the SCJC's friendly Ghost.
