Big Bands
I’ve always loved Big Bands and have over the years, played with The Musician Union B.B., The Norman Langford B.B., The Graeme Culham B.B., The Roy Howard B.B., The John Bennett B.B., The Fred Faire B.B., The South Essex Jazz Orchestra, The Norman Britton B.B. I'm certain there are loads of others that I've helped out with in the past, but the old grey matter's not what it used to be.
I'm currently in one Big Band, which comes in two flavours.
The Orchestra (Pianist hidden) |
“The Mervyn Wright Jazz Orchestra plus singers” is an 11 piece consisting of 3 Trumpets, 2 Saxes, 1 Trombone, plus Piano, Guitar, Double Bass, Vibraphone and drums. The band also has two singers. Paul Woods is a Sinatra style singer and Nikki Page sings in the style of Billie Holiday/Ella Fitzgerald.
Rythmn Section |
The Horns |
Ted, Simon, Jonny & Sam |
The "Mervyn Wright Big Band" has a more traditional line-up of 5 Trumpets, 5 Saxes, 4 tombones plus Piano , Guitar, Double Bass & Drums. This band plays is the style of Ted Heath.
Graham & Lyle |
Mervyn |
Graham Hunter: Eb Tuba |
The 11 piece band are regulars at The Belvedere on Tuesday nights, and the larger band plays there once or twice a year.
Have a look at the Gig News link to see when & where we are next playing.
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