Thankfully, the volcanic ash moved away, and JJ and his band (shrunk from a Quintet to a Quartet, and with a stand-in bassist!) made it to Glasgow last night. An outstanding evening of John's gypsy jazz mixing originals, Django numbers - including a superb 'Nuages' - a Hellecasters track, Louis Armstrong vocal, a bit of bazouki and an impromptu vocal romp through 'I fought the law'. We didn't get his version of' Man of Mystery' as an encore, but you can't have everything.
Despite jet-lag and playing a 90 minute set, John was more than happy to stay talking to fans and signing CDs afterwards. Another true gentleman of music. He's got more gigs in the UK in the coming week, so if you get the chance...
George