The Glenfiddich Whiskey Wanderer was back in town and Tilt took a gig in the open in mid-winter Canberra. Just 2 hours, but suffice to say we were concerned about the cold. Just look at the puffer jackets: not pretty. In fact, in the end, there was no wind, the temp was ~7degC and I was mostly too hot. But hot is good for jazz and this was a best eva, but I've been saying that too often recently. Suffice to say we played well, nice driving rhythms and lovely solos, some adventurous free forays, one almost endless solo coaxed from Dave. Let's face it, when playing fours you can't squib and you also can't determine how long it goes for. Someone bought me a whiskey and tonic and it was interesting although I drink mine straight. And a cash tip even fell on Dave's snare at one stage. Generous! As for the venue, it's a 1972 Leyland double decker bus that's been decked out with bar and seating and an upstairs lift-ceiling. Self-sufficient and cute. We were so taken by it all that we just played a single, long 2-hour set. We've been enjoying longer sets recently although not to 2 hours straight, but when you're on a high, make the most of it. So quite a night to remember.
Tilt played at Molly for the visiting Glenfiddich Whiskey Wanderer 1972 Leyland double decker bus. Tilt are James Woodman (piano), Dave McDade (drums) and Eric Pozza (bass).
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