Led Bib at the Vortex.

[rhythmaning]

When I was in London last month, I went back to one of my old haunts, the Vortex jazz club in Dalston. I had noticed a tweet from a band I like that they were playing whilst I was in town, booked a ticket, and here I was. Well, after an excellent meal and three bottles of wine with friends. (That was about a bottle of wine each of those drinking. I would notice that the next morning.)

Led Bib are an interesting band. Part of the modern British jazz movement - stable-mates with Polar Bear (and occasional band mates, too) - they have two alto saxes in the front line. Their music is kind of danceable improvised-jazz-funk-dub - with a nod across to Ornette Coleman. I guess that's to be expected with two altos.

It was a great gig.

Comments

[fiendish-cat.livejournal.com]

:-) re the wine! I did notice that a bottle each had been drunk. And in quite a short time as well. Not often I'm the non-drinker mind you.

[rhythmaning.livejournal.com]

And I had a pint before (since I was early and sat in a pub...) And another at the jazz... Hic!

[nicnac.livejournal.com]

What lighting do you use for these types of photos (if any)? I've always admired how it seems perfect and doesn't have the awful glare of a flash. One of my photographer friends has been getting great results using a ring light.

[rhythmaning.livejournal.com]

I only use available light - I never use flash with music photographs (I sometimes use flash at events, like weddings). The stage lights are always very variable - musicians tend to stand in the wrong place... I used to do staff lighting when I was a student, so maybe I learned form that! I used to take photos of plays, too. But for a while, though!