Jimmy ScottSun 20 May – Pink Martini
Well, Roundhouse is now my favourite venue in London. Perfectly suited to the intimate style of Pink Martini, with singer China Forbes in terrific voice on the evening.
As they, only somewhat apologetically, said, most of the material on the night came from the new third album "Hey Eugene". But they closed out with a quick tour-de-force through their greatest hits from the first and second albums.
There was an unexpected guest appearance from the 81-year old Jimmy Scott, who featured on the old spiritual Motherless Child. His idiosyncratic vocals were well-balanced by the effortless charm of China Forbes.
The sound balance was exquisite, bringing their musical craftsmanship much more alive than the earlier concert this year at the Hammersmith Apollo. The horn section in particular excelled, driving the songs along with a bravura performance.
Gorgeous indeed.
Well, Roundhouse is now my favourite venue in London. Perfectly suited to the intimate style of Pink Martini, with singer China Forbes in terrific voice on the evening.
As they, only somewhat apologetically, said, most of the material on the night came from the new third album "Hey Eugene". But they closed out with a quick tour-de-force through their greatest hits from the first and second albums.
There was an unexpected guest appearance from the 81-year old Jimmy Scott, who featured on the old spiritual Motherless Child. His idiosyncratic vocals were well-balanced by the effortless charm of China Forbes.
The sound balance was exquisite, bringing their musical craftsmanship much more alive than the earlier concert this year at the Hammersmith Apollo. The horn section in particular excelled, driving the songs along with a bravura performance.
Gorgeous indeed.
