Nigel Kennedy plays in a bar in Kings Cross
Kennedy led a five piece band, including double bass, keys, sax and drums, through two lengthy sets of jazz numbers, many of which were improvised. The Brit (who had clearly had a drink or ten) could barely contain his excitement as impossibly impressive (and occasionally noodly) solos bounced off each other, while he waited to astound with his own turns which went from being delicate efforts using a loop pedal to ear shredding carnage more suited to a rock gig.
It should hardly be surprising that he was getting such enjoyment out of being on stage with four impressive musicians; to perform in a such a tiny bar for a couple of hours shows a real love of music that befits someone who, even after all these years, is still at the very top of his game.
Words by Bobby Townsend