first night at Vision: Dave Douglas/Taylor Ho Bynum

The opening of Vision began last night with a evocative dance and spoken word Invocation featuring musicans and festival organisers  William Parker and Patricia Nicholson and Hamish Drake.

What followed was a very interesting project by a young Sextet led by cornet player Taylor Ho Bynum which featured structured pieces of intricate melody interspersed with dramatic guitar effects as the band moved into waves of collective free passages. The next set came from Birmingham Jazz friends Dave Douglas, Uri Caine and Bryan Carrott in the incandescent Dave Douglas Magic Circle. A highlight of the night and Tony was met with warm reception from pianist Uri.

Tonight's gigs feature the star of the festival which is centred around a lifetime achievement celebration for New Orleans free saxophonist Kidd Jordan. He will open the night with Dave Burrell and Hamiet Bluiett and will continue his night long set playing with Billy Bang,William Parker,and a New Orleans band amongst others.