We are still coming down to earth after a magical concert
last night. We have heard the Duo Jackson several times live, and play their
CDs from time to time, but this was their best ever.
Miles Jackson plays a clean classical Spanish guitar in a clean,
accurate, sensitive style. Margaret Jackson makes her violin sing in several
languages, and occasionally swaps it for a viola.
The programme started with two Tom (“Girl from Ipanema”)
Jobim numbers including the unforgettable “Desafinado” (Out of Tune), which
warbles along just off the key until the resolution in the very last bar.
From there we were treated to a varied programme of Latin
jazz, gypsy, and flamenco styles, plus straight classical, a piece written by
the Jacksons themselves, and others such as Kreisler and Kern.
For my money, the pick of this bunch was a flawless
rendition of Astor Piazolla’s “Café 1930” from his “History of the Tango”
sequence.
An enthusiastic audience insisted on an encore: after the
signature first three notes, we were floated away on the warm feelings of Joel
Garner’s classic “Misty”.
The concert was held in the recently opened Fourth Wall
Theatre, and its perfect acoustics, and the café-style accommodation for up to
100 people.
Next time the Duo Jackson comes within driving distance, you’ll
need to be early to book your tickets.
Superb event management was by Dominique Blatti for the
Taranaki Classical Guitar Society. Watch
for more concerts January 2014 in connection with the Taranaki Guitar Summer
School at http://www.taranakisummerschool.com/.
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