Nice to get out two nights in a row and hear some quality music., albeit very different. Pyramid Club was the scene for Friday night for two sets by guitarist Greg Malcolm - joined
by Lucien Johnson's soprano saxophone for the second set. There was a
healthy crowd without it being totally packed. It would have been nice
to see a few more of the jazz crowd there, but I wasn't surprised that
they weren't (benefit of the doubt.... maybe they all had gigs). I was
particularly keen to hear the second set as it featured pieces by Steve
Lacy (Greg's album
Leather and Lacy is worth hunting down). Greg
has a unique take on Lacy - a slowed down, drone-y type thing - and it
really works. Lucien has a deep understanding of Lacy's music and he
easily slotted into Greg's approach. Plus, it was great hearing Lucien
sticking just to soprano - I can't remember the last time I heard
that.... if ever, and I really enjoy his soprano playing. His tone has
great clarity without getting bright or thin. He also created some
sounds on a mystery box that I don't really know what it was!
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