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“Two bass guitars, drums and what I (ignorantly) thought was an alto sax. I've since learnt it's a soprano sax, so I guess I was close! Anyway what matters is the music. These kids are soooo talented. It's a big ask to follow an 'indie rock' band in the back bar of a Kings Cross pub with what I can only describe as a jazz instrumental set. The crowd initially at least paid little heed. Gradually more and more of the clientele took notice until midway through the set they'd attracted everyone’s attention and their talent was being acknowledged.
They are called Idiot Joy, not the only band of that name according to Google. These are the North London variety made up originally of two bassists Claude Newcombe and Lewis Hargreaves and drummer Tom Reeder. They were joined later by George Winstone and his soprano sax. As my old mate Mark Knopfler said - 'The boys can play' (well he said boy but a bit of poetic license eh?).
You could be fooled into believing that George and his sax are the leading light of Idiot Joy (especially at the Water Rats as the only decent light in the place was on him) but you'd be wrong. The talent runs through the whole band and the way they harmonise instrumentally is just beautiful.”
Chris Gravett, Photographer
@IdiotJoy_
