Fielding a big band at the Basement was always a tight squeeze, and here vocalists Sheryl Black and Barry Leef are perched on the front edge of the stage between piano and trombones, with tables pushed back so that saxophones can set up along the front on the floor.
Looking carefully, you can see the ring of Bose 802 speakers spreading the sound from the corners of the stage – 2 x stereo pairs a side – which helped anchor the sound around the bands. Thanks for the photo, Sheryl.
Set. 1 – play complete set
Set. 2 – play complete set – My Fair Lady suite, featuring Sheryl Black & Barry Leef on vocals
Play individual clips
Set.1
John introduces the band
Set 1.1 – Ready Mix
Set 1.2 – Think On Me
Set 1.3 – Never Say Yes
Set 1.4 – Here’s That Rainy Day
Set 1.5 – Computer
Set 1.6 – For Peace
Set 1.7 – Well You Needn’t
Set 1.8 – ‘Round Midnight
Set 1.9 – Fortune Smiles
Set 2 – My Fair Lady suite
John introduces ‘My Fair Lady’ suite
Set 2.1 – Overture
Set 2.2 – Why Can’t the English?/Wouldn’t It Be Lovely
Set 2.3 – With a Little Bit of Luck
Set 2.4 – I’m an Ordinary Man
Set 2.5 – The Rain in Spain
Set 2.6 – I Could Have Danced All Night
Set 2.7 – The Ascot Gavotte
Set 2.8 – You Did It
Set 2.9 – Show Me
Set 2.10 – Get Me to the Church on Time
Set 2.11 – I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Face
Set 2.12 – Finale
Acknowledgements, including local arrangers
