The following year it was the turn of another British blues great Mike Sanchez who was a bit surprised at how mature in age the audience was that night.
It’s probably fair to say that I was one of the youngest there and even I was on the cusp of middle-age. Mike ended the evening by thanking everyone for coming before suggesting that next time they might like to bring their daughters.
Our next collaboration at The Manor starred another maestro on the keyboards - Ben Waters. He was and still is in great demand in the rock’n’roll world.
Broadcaster Stephen Foster's memories of The Manor Ballroom in Ipswich.
There was a time when I thought I may been to The Manor born. The historic venue.