The INGRID JAMES QUINTET on Sunday 15th February at the Caloundra Power Boat Club captivated an enthusiastic audience not only with musical entertainment but enthralled with an afternoon of stylish, sophisticated songs.
The musicians, Brendan St. Ledger (keyboards), Dave Sanders (drums), O.J. Newcombe (bass), Darren Mc Pherson (tenor, sax) gave INGRID musical support as expected from masters of their instruments!
Cole Porter's "Just One of Those Things" opened the set with INGRID setting the standard. A soothing "Close Your Eyes" again showed why INGRID shows such perfection in her diction and voice. A fast "Can We Fly" had us tapping in time, then came the beautiful Italian Ballad 'Estate" sang so tenderly with so much feeling. To finish why not with Jobim's tricky, melodic, wordy song "Waters of March". A nice round of appreciative applause for the first set. Ben is second to none with sound. Just nice, clear and steady. Interval, refreshment time for musicians, and audience to check their raffle tickets!!
A moving Sinatra classic "I Fall in Love too Easily" was followed by another lovely ballad "You Must Believe in Spring". O.J. on bass soloed an introduction with INGRID for another jazz classic "How Deep is the Ocean", then the Herb Alpert "A Taste of Honey" was a sweetener!! The quintet strutted their talents on "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise". The Jimmy Webb classic "Wichita Linesman" was a delightful surprise. Such a meaningful song from INGRID. As always, the afternoon must end, and what a song "Echoes of My Mind" to end a most enjoyable, rewarding afternoon to hear and see the style and grace from the "A Class" INGRID JAMES QUINTET.
Review by Brian Fane (Life member) plus a little help from our club's friendly ghost Casper!
