Cate Cody Quintet
Cate Cody – vocals
Trevor Whiting – reeds
Dave Newton – piano
John Day – bass
Charlie Stratford – drums
We enjoyed an evening in the presence of the Cate Cody Quintet and experienced their very fine musicianship with vocals and instruments. Cate with her sophisticated unique style is a vocalist of the highest standard and she presents unusual material from the twenties and thirties. Cate really understands the songs that she sings and she draws you in with what she says and performs.
Dave Newton showed us why he is a winner so often of the British Jazz Awards – there can be none finer for sure. John Day’s rhythmic double bass playing and Charlie Stratford’s fine drumming made an excellent rhythm section. On the front line with Cate was the exceptional reed player Trevor Whiting.
We were fortunate to be able to listen to this group of quality musicians who all enjoy what they do and we are pleased that there is the opportunity to listen to them again at this year’s jazz festival.
If you can’t wait until then Cate has a new CD available for purchase – have a look at her website for details on this and her forthcoming gigs.
Thank you Cate and all for a great evening’s music.
