Occasional Observations

Earlier this week I was fortunate enough to get a front-row table in an exclusive London jazz club to hear funk legend Hamish Stuart play a live set. Founding guitarist and lead vocalist of the Average White Band, the 58-year-old rocked in a near three-hour set. Of course he played Pick Up The Pieces - as the finale. On the way to the epic 10-plus minute version, Hamish and his band gave us a funkin' good time with numbers like Person To Person and Get The Love.

For me, it's two out of two for the 606 Club in Fulham. Back in April, Robbie Williams' former collaborator Guy Chambers was part of a superb line-up alongside a couple of Irish brothers who got me hooked on bluegrass.

Already planning the next London trip - and will be checking the 606 line-up before booking my flight.

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