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Tom Kershaw wrote on September 02, 2012 report

Bruce,

I would have left early as well if I hadn't been in the middle of a row. While Dammers should be congratulated for his ambition, some of the arrangements were decidedly ropey, perhaps alluded to in your comments; additionally I found the whole concert was conducted with sound levels set far too high, perhaps in part due to extremely over-amplified electric bass and drum set. That rather monotonous and all pervasive bass distracted from Zoe Rahman and others more delicate solo work, but I agree that Rodriguez contributed some of the most well conceived moments of the concert.

Tom Kershaw
Bruce Lindsay wrote on September 03, 2012 report

Hi Tom

Thanks for the comment. I've spoken to a few audience members since the concert and it does seem to have divided opinion somewhat - on reflection, I think it really should have been shorter. I must admit that from where I was sitting I didn't have such a problem with volume or mix - although I agree that Zoe Rahman's playing wasn't always as easy to hear as I would have wished. Rico Rodriguez was a joy, though, as you say.