Extracts from News North - Frank Hare
NTOT concert at The Town Hall, Ossett- 5th February 2012- David Redfern
David's last visit to Ossett was in 2008 and we are looking forward to the return of our Midland's District Secretary. David can always be relied upon to provide a musical and diverse programme. He is fortunate to own his own Compton Theatre Organ at his Belper home and is also kept busy with Church work and recitals. The doors open at 2.00pm and we commence at 2.30pm as ever. Tea and biscuits will be available at the interval.
Our programme is in place for 2012 with 6 events at Ossett. The next concert is on 1st April with Nicholas Martin. Details of the programme will be in each newsletter throughout the year.
Record Round Up
Sunny Side of the Street - Simon Gledhill at the NETOA Wurlitzer at Howden-le-Wear
This new disc represents the first recording of the much enlarged Wurlitzer at Howden le Wear since its tonal finishing by Ed Zollman last year. The organ is based on the Style 220 10 rank Wurlitzer ex New Victoria, Bradford but is now 19 ranks and sounds very crisp in the expert hands of Simon who has a long association with this venue.
The programme includes many items not often heard and represents Simon's modern approach to arranging with obvious influences from the US and one of Simon's favourites, Brian Rodwell in some of the items reflecting a jazz approach. The whole package is very professional and will be a welcome addition to the libraries of Simon's many fans and those keen to hear the results of the hard work of the team at NETOA. First class sleeve notes are included. The price is £11 including postage and packing and cheques should be made out to NETOA. The sales officer is contactable at 3, Edendale Crescent, Howden le Wear, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8HR and also be purchased online via the NETOA secure website using credit/debit card (www.netoa.org.uk).
The track list includes: On the Sunny Side of the Street, Serenade for my Lady, Richard Whiting remembered, Nature Boy, Evening Primrose, Selection from Brigadoon, Rotten Row, Moonlight in Vermont, A Bouquet of Burton Lane, Nocturne by Grieg, Let's Break the Good News.