Creative Keyboard Club July 2013 Meeting

Creative Keyboard Club July 2013 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was our MC for the occasion and our arrival music was played by Joy Eade on Clavinova (sorry it wasn't a Grand). It has been a long while since we have heard from Joy and it was much appreciated. Welcome back Joy!

First up was our octogenarian birthday boy Colin Crann on his new Korg PA588 (I wonder if it was a birthday present). Colin played 'Lover Come Back To Me' and 'Softly as In A Morning Sunrise'. Thankyou Colin and it's interesting what you can do with that Intro in the middle of a tune.

New member Kuniko Nakatani then played very professionally on the Clavinova, 'Piano Man' and 'Rainy Days and Mondays'. Thankyou Kuniko and we would be delighted to hear more from you before you leave us in November.

Laurie Conder played around with time signatures and gave us the Beatles 'Let It Be' and 'Hey Jude' showing us just how versatile he can be.

New member Errol Storey made his club debut on Clavinova 'I Only Want To Be With You' and very nicely played. Thankyou for standing in at such short notice Errol.

Diana Drineen was next on her Yamaha playing a lovely Orchestral rendition of  'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' and then 'Return To Sender' country style. Well done once again Diana

Peter Littlejohn finished up our first half on Clavinova with 'Spanish Flea' and 'Tijuana Brass' in his own colourful fashion. Thankyou Peter.

Our guest artists duo Jan and Kevin Johnston then entertained for the rest of the afternoon. Jan on her Korg PAX keyboard and Kevin guitaring. Many great dance hits including 'The Best Things in Life are Free', 'Cheek to Cheek', 'Bye Bye Blues', featuring swing, samba, rhumba, django and finishing with a sing-a-long Pokarekare Ana

                           Thankyou both .... you are always enjoyed!