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The band...... delivering the best of Jazz
& Swing across Surrey, London, Essex, Kent and throughout the South
East and UK.
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Eugene Portman |
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An incredible jazz pianist, Eugene was classically
trained and and won many music festivals and competitions but
he really wanted to learn how to improvise and become a jazz pianist
like his heroes Erroll Garner, Dudley Moore and Oscar Peterson.
Eugene's diverse background has enabled him to become a highly
skilled and accomplished performer who is much in demand throughout
the UK both as a soloist and as an ensemble player. He can provide
a type of music that is intricate, exciting, and yet easy to listen
to.
Eugene has played at many top London venues such as The Cafe
Royal, Quaglinos, The 100 Club, The Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie
Scott's Jazz Club, Jamie's Bar, and Mustard's Bistro. He has provided
first class entertainment for thousands of weddings, private parties,
trade shows and other events. Right click here,
then left click 'save target as' to listen to Eugene. |
Carlos Lopez-Real |
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Carlos is a saxophonist, composer and teacher.
Based in London, working predominantly in the jazz field, and
new music being his main focus. He also enjoys playing in a variety
of styles, from 20's jazz through bebop, fusion and free jazz
to salsa and dance. In addition to jazz, Carlos is inspired by
classical composers such as Debussy, Bartok and John Adams, and
also classical Indian music.
He has composed for many of the groups he has performed with,
and has also written for film and recorded many CDs with a number
of bands, as well as doing TV, film, and pop sessions and performing
live on BBC TV and radio. |
Mike Porter-Ward |
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Michael Porter-Ward has been a professional musician
for many years, he plays both the double bass and the bass guitar.
He has been involved in many genres of music and has worked with
many bands, from light orchestras to heavy rock and ranging from
duos, trios, quartets, 6 piece jazz bands to big bands.
His forte and passion is jazz and has played with some wonderful
musicians, including: Harry Connick Jn, Scott Hamilton, Bobby
Scott, Jim Mullen and Acker Bilk to name a few. |
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David Trigwell |
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Brilliant drummer with an interesting and varied
background. He was a member of the 'Leanne Carroll Trio' - which
was the first act to be signed to Jazz FM records. Appearances
at Ronnie Scotts followed. He later joined a trio with Gary Potter
and Herbie Flowers and produced two CDs before joining the Terry
Callier Uk touring band featuring Jim Mullen on guitar, Bosco
De Oliveira on percussion and Mark Edwards on piano.
David's Jazz festival circuit involved playing at such venues
as Montreux jazz, Vienna Opera 'House, North Sea Jazz Festival
and Glastonbury etc. He also toured Japan twice and produced CDs
on the Polygram Jazz Label Verve. |
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