Book of Remembrance

I discovered Jon's music via Dick Heckstall-Smith who I'd seen at the very first Alexis Korner tribute concert. (I'd overhauled the piano used by Rolling Stone pianist Ian Stewart.) I was more into the rock side of things than jazz in those days but got my hands on what Colosseum records I could. I loved the blend of jazz and rock and also liked the more progressive Colosseum II which of course featured Gary Moore. Through Jon's music I've discovered some great artists - it's always been learning curve for me. The impact of Jon's playing didn't hit me until the Colosseum reformation and I bought all the albums again on CD. That reunion concert with DHS has some stunning playing from all the band. It was fantastic to hear them again and a big thank you to all for allowing us to revisit that great music. It got a new audience excited by exciting music. So much music today is a bit pike painting by numbers. The exciting element of improvised music is there in many of Jon's performances. Thanks you so much.... Collapse