Freelance drummer and percussionist
Here are details of some of the bands I work with regularly
THE BUSTER BIRCH TRIO
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great piano trio performing once a month at Halstead Jazz Club, backing
some of the UKs finest jazz musicians (Bobby Wellins, Jim Mullen, Geoff
Simkins, Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Gerard Presencer, Peter King, Chris Batchelor, Mark Lockheart)
THE GOOD TIMES - see www.thegoodtimes.co.uk
A jazz/pop 5 piece function band, suitable for weddings, parties and corporate entertainment.
BRANCO STOSYIN TRIO - see www.brancostoysin.co.uk
Balkan jazz guitarist, playing original compositions laced with tones
of folk music from his home land. Often heard on jazz radio stations.
THE DEIRDRE CARTWRIGHT GROUP - see www.deirdrecartwright.com
Since presenting the massively popular TV show "Rockschool" in the 1980s (with a worldwide audience of over 20 million) Deidre Cartwright has been performing her own music to wide acclaim. She has released 5 albums and toured extensively performing a mix of jazz/rock/contemporary music.
THE JO FOOKS QUINTET - see www.jofooks.com
A fantastic group featuring top jazz musicians, led by former Humphry Lyttleton saxophonist, Jo Fooks. Playing original music which blends contemporary jazz, latin and klezmer influences.
SEYMOUR'S JUMP - see www.markseymour.com
A great band playing swing and jump jive classics from the likes of
Louis Prima, Cab Callaway and Loius Jordan as well as the cool latin
classics from the 50s by artists like Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney.
HEADS SOUTH - see www.headssouth.com
A fantastic 5 piece latin jazz/salsa combo playing original compositions by pianist John Harriman and featuring UK trumpet great Steve Waterman.
THE PAUL MALSOM TRIO - see www.paulmalsom.com
Contemporary jazz guitarist, playing a mix of original compositions and pop standards blending jazz, latin and urban grooves.
TERZA RIMA - see www.terzarima.com
2 guitars and percussion, playing mostly original music which is a
fusion of their many influences. These range from Russian folk tunes to
contemporary jazz, Brazilian sambas to Hot Club swing and the haunting
romances of East European gypsies.
THE NICK BESTON QUARTET - see www.recordedtime.com
A classy band with 3 albums under its belt, led by the jazz impresario Nick Beston.
THE SUE RIVERS QUINTET - see www.suerivers.com
Top jazz singer backed by a hot young band. Her debut album has been received well by fans and critics.
SO SINATRA - see www.sugartown.co.uk
The UKs greatest Frank Sinatra tribute act, backed by some of London's finest jazz musicians.
MUSIC TO WATCH GIRLS BY - see www.musictowatchgirlsby.com
A retro musical extravaganza featuring 3 singers with a backing group
which ranges from a jazz quartet to 20 piece big band with string
orchestra and dancers. Covering Sinatra classics and hits from the 60s.
ROCKIN IN RHYTHM - see www.rockininrhythm.co.uk
An eight piece swing band in the style of 1930s/1940s jazz. Featuring the wonderful vocals of Rachel Bundy. Based in Brighton. "Lets party like it's 1939!"