JAZZ FOR A SUMMER'S DAY
Rosalind Orr Trio
Wednesday 30th July 2025,2.00 pm
St. Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
This event is part of Linlithgow Arts Guild's "Summer Concert Series" featuring current and recent former students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This evente concerts features a selection of Jazz Standards plyed on Alto Sax,Double Bass and Guitar
TICKETS: Entry to our summer soncerts is free of charge, but we will invite donations at the door. Ticket reservations can be made using the link below.
Programme Notes
Emily- Originally composed by Johnny Mandel for the titular character of the 1964 film ’The Americanisation of Emily’ , this song is a lovely example from the repertoire of American classics.
Ida Lupino- Written by Carla Bley in 1964, this beautiful composition was originally recorded and released on Paul Bley’s Classic album ‘Closer’ (1966) and has been covered many times since.
Wave- Composed in 1967 by Antonio Carlos Jobim, this work was recorded later that year as an instrumental track as part of his fifth studio album of the same name. This is an iconic example of Latin repertoire from the father of Bossa nova himself.
1 x original- our set will feature one original composition written by a member of the trio written for the performance.
Chelsea Bridge- Originally composed by Billy Strayhorn, this piece was written in 1940, after a change in the licensing rules surrounding American radio broadcasts barred any existing compositions by the Duke Ellington orchestra from being played. Ellington called for Strayhorn to compose a whole new song book in his own name for the band. From this period classics such as ‘A flower is a lovesome thing’, ‘Passion flower’ and even what would go on to become the ensemble's signature song, ’Take the ‘A’ Train’.
I don’t stand a ghost of a chance with you- This composition was originally written by Victor Young, Ned Washington, and Bing Crosby, collaborating on music and lyrics, respectively. It was then introduced to the world in 1933 as the B-side of Crosby’s record ‘Just an echo in the valley’. The song featured in the 1933 Paramount short film “Please” which again featured Crosby
The Ensemble
This is an established acoustic jazz trio that has featured as part of multiple jazz festivals across Scotland. Featuring Rosalind Orr on Alto Saxophone, Timothy Allan, BBC radio Scotland "Young Jazz Musician of the Year" on Upright Bass and Alexander Handyside on Guitar, they play a wide range of compositions from collections of standards, alongside some originals, to modern repertoire. The trio performs regularly at venues throughout Glasgow, as well as at functions and events. Their sound is lively, showcasing interaction and improvisation between the performers, all in the context of compositions re-invented with the absence of percussion.
