Jocelyn Brown – Hideaway 29/09/2918

Jocelyn Brown was given a standing ovation by a sell out Hideaway audience after two hour long sets. Her knees may be weak but her voice remains powerful, still one of the best in the music business.

Both sets began with instrumentals from Jocelyn’s band. She then took to the stage, singing a number of well known songs with three of her own compositions. All her interpretations of classic songs had a jazz feel. She started with Stevie Wonder’s ‘ For Once in My Life’, then moved on to Cole Porter’s ‘Every Time We Say Goodbye. Most of the time the audience listened intently, only joining in when Jocelyn sang ‘Killing Me Softly’ and her own iconic song ‘Somebody else’s guy’s. The songs were punctuated with a few anecdotes of learning to sing harmonies with her Mum and Aunt, singing with her sister and recording and being advised by John Lennon.

This was an enjoyable night celebrating the talent of a special woman. My personal favourite moment was her version of Rogers and Hart’s ‘My Funny Valentine’ which is the only of her covers I do not associate with other artist’s versions.