Date : 27th October 2003
Global Music (Yamaha)
Illovo centre JHB
Attendance : 30
Apologies : Kai Horsthemke, Dave Askes,
Trevor Muller

14 Bassists Present: Martin Simpson, Carlo Mombelli, Steve Crozet, Ashley van Wyk, Hendrick Rust, Lenny Padyachee, Graeme Currie, Anthea Buys, Doggit, Lionel Naidoo, Mervin Naidoo, Glen Haggis, Nippy Cripwell and Quinn Hawley

Mike Hardy Brown welcomed all Bass Players and hopes we can continue this relationship into the future by having workshops at their venue. Mike and his staff showed their hospitality by providing soft drinks and snacks to everyone’s delight. Being in a music store provided an additional delight with an abundance of musical equipment. Yours truly, G.C. , thanked Mike, his staff and Yamaha for their courtesy and hospitality. Global Music is very committed to music and the musician and sponsor and promote music through their brands; those being Yamaha (guitars, basses, keyboards, brass, drums & percussion) Ampeg amps, Crate amps, studio gear and P.A. systems.
I then introduced Carlo Mombelli who was this month’s workshop clinician and warm host, while Martin Simpson, his usual self, distributing the current issue of The Bottom Line, bustled about in the background. Carlo “wowed” everyone with his alternative unique style and voice. He spoke with true passion – an absolute master and accomplished musician, Carlo’s knowledge is incredibly thorough yet simplistic and to try to reproduce his profound teachings and insight in this column would be redundant. Go to him for lessons!!!!!!
If you weren’t there, you missed out!!!! Absolutely, incredibly astounding. It was like meditation – a glimpse into man’s soul.

An Evening To Remember

The next meeting , a party on November 27th with DVD’s, video’s snacks & drinks and atmosphere, will bring to an end, an exciting and fulfilling year as regards the growth of S.A.B.P.C. Thanks to all who made the effort to attend the meetings (64 guys and gals this year – Martin)

Sincerely
G.C.

P.S. Thanks to Glenn Haggis who supplemented with extra photos as my camera ran out of film!!!!!