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Pointy Birds

Contains 2 performances.

Jazz improv ensemble featuring double-bassist John Edwards (not the chap who plays bass in Status Quo!) and saxophonist Steve Blake. Provided musical backing for dance troupes The Cholmondeleys and The Featherstonehaughs.

  • The Pointy Birds, Vi Subversa, Emile Sercombe, Birdyak (Bob Cobbing & Hugh Metcalfe)

    Performance: The Pointy Birds, Vi Subversa, Emile Sercombe, Birdyak (Bob Cobbing & Hugh Metcalfe)

    31 March 1989 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (161)
  • Lol Coxhill, The Pointy Birds, Sang, Brother Niyi

    Performance: Lol Coxhill, The Pointy Birds, Sang, Brother Niyi

    11 May 1990 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (161)
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