Gerry Richardson's Big Idea

Gerry Richardson

CD 2003

Gerry Richardson, Gordon Marshall, Dave Hignett, Keith Morris, Garry Linsley, Mick Donnelly, Sue Ferris, Rod Sinclair and Paul Smith

The Big Idea

Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea is a dynamic nine-piece Hammond organ based band exploring the jazz organ genre to the max! Soul, Gospel, Funk, Swing and Samba are all part of the mix. Add to that a bunch of kicking original tunes many of which were written as tributes to the legendary jazz and soul musicians who have inspired Gerry throughout his career and you have an unbeatable format for a great nights’ music.' "So turn up the album loud enough for your neighbours to hear, imagine yourself in a steamy, heaving club in Newcastle and let the warm currents of music wash over you, soothe your body and nourish your soul. Enjoy!"'

Sting in the liner notes for the new Big Idea album ‘Cookin’ at the Cluny’

Paul Smith

track listing

Disc 1

01. Take the Tee Train

02. Stone Church

03. Abdullah's Brand New Bag

04. All about McGriff

05. Tower of Cheddar

06. Who Knows Where the Time Goes?

07. African Sunset

08. Waltz for the Poet

09. Samba to Phyrgia

10. Mission Statemant