Allan Bo fully commands the difficult art of singing while playing the bass. This he demonstrated Saturday, when his quintet entertained at "At Anders" on Telefontorvet in the heart of Aarhus ...... Again, with a full house - this time to the sound of Gospel, R&B and Jazz, inspired particularly by Ray Charles.
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Allan Bo and saxophonist Finn Odderskov were front stage, superbly aided by the former head of the Radio Big Band, pianist Ole Kock Hansen, the Swedish-born guitarist Bjarne Roupe, and Svend Asmussen drummer Aage Tanggard. The lunch concert was organized in a way that one number followed the other in a purposeful pace without the confusion that arises with the question: What shall we play?
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Finn Odderskov Allan and Bo share a common musical chemistry. Today's joyfull session was a tour de force in a joint project with room for individual pursuits for savy listeners.
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Allan Bo is an entertainer with a genuine cry in his raw song. Finn Odderskov, who has been a jazz musician in Aarhus since 1972 rises with talent and versatility over the broader level of entertainment.
Who wouldn’t like to experience a remarkable success? Those who had purchased tickets for Bogø’s Jazz Festival last weekend at Skovpavillonen could count themselves very lucky in several ways.
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On Saturday, the pavilion was already full at 5 pm. and Allan Bo's Quintet began their interpretations of among others Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Ray Charles.
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In the following hours, we were in the best of hands with a nice mix of Allan Bo's introductory small anecdotes, his skillful vocal exertions and the experienced musician’s dazzling performance.
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I haven’t been much of jazz fan previously, but ABQ managed to awaken something in me. And when you manage to bridge the gap between musicians and audience, as it was the case here, it then excites both the audience and the performers. And it was felt.
Allan Bo