Paul Hendon's Rythme Melodique

When five fine musicians get together for an afternoon of relaxing, infectious, enjoyable music, with a French influence, then we think of PAUL HENDON & RYTHME MELODIQUE.

Led by Paul (clarinet, saxes), Jo Bloomfield (keyboard with a Boogie touch!), Paul Williams (A class clarinet, tenor sax), Andrew Shaw (the bass maestro), and Dave Burrows (exceptional guitar and vocal), here we have the ideal jazz ensemble!

“C'est si Bon” (yes, it is so good!!), “Old Fashioned Love”, “Roses De Picardie” (must stay with French) (…….Remember those oldies!!!!).

Paul Williams was given free reign to solo Bechet's “Petite Fleur” (French again). A good old jazz standard “Some of these Days” finished the first set giving a breather (or a beer) to the musicians, plus a raffle for the lucky buyers.

“There Will Never be Another You” opened a new set, then Dave not only guitar soloed on “Sweet Lorraine” but showed his vocal talent as well. “Here's That Rainy Day”, “Just Squeese Me” (any time) “If I Had You”, “How About You”, “Hindustan” and one of the most recorded songs “Lover Come Back To Me” finished a perfect afternoon of just great tuneful songs. Ben our sound man always keeps the sound to a perfect pitch.

Our hands were tingling from the continuous applause for all these professional (best of the best) musicians who are members of RYTHME MELODIQUE!

There is no better way to enjoy a jazzy Sunday, than the SCJC gigs at the Power Boat Club.

Review by Brian Fane (Life member) plus a little help from our club's friendly ghost Casper!