This page gives details of musicians who at one time or another played with Sandy Brown. Links are given where there is more information available about particular people. |
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Musician |
Instrument(s) |
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| Henry 'Red' Allen | Trumpet |
b. 7.1.1908 |
American trumpeter from Luisiana who played with King Oliver, Luis Russell and Fletcher Henderson. Visited London in 1964 and 1966 when Sandy played with him at the Westminster Central Hall and when he joined Sandy's band at the Six Bells in Chelsea. (Live private recordings not issued). More about Red Allen. |
| Norrie Anderson | Guitar | ||
| John Armatage | Drums Arranger |
b. 5.8.1929 | |
| Ian Armit | Piano Composer |
b. 11.4.1929 |
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| Micky Ashman | Double Bass | b. 12.11.1927 | |
| Bela Bagyari | Piano | ||
| Chris Barber | Trombone |
b. 17.4.1930 | |
| Colin 'Barney' Bates | Piano Arranger |
b. 1.4.1932 | |
| Phil Bates | Double Bass | b. 19.6.1931 | |
| Harry Beckett | Trumpet Flugelhorn Paino Composer |
b. 30.5.1935 | |
| Roger Bell | Cornet |
b. 4.1.1919 d. 17.6.2008 |
Cornet player and browther of Australian band leader Graeme Bell. More about Roger. |
| Carey Bell | Harmonica | b. 14.11.36 d. 7.5.2007 |
American harmonica player, veteran of the Chicago Blues scene. Toured with Muddy Waters, Lowell Fulson and Willie Dixon. Click here for obituary. Carey Bell. |
| Sandor Benko | Clarinet/Saxophone | ||
| Acker Bilk | Clarinet |
b. 28.1.1929 | British band leader. Recorded with Sandy and others on 'Clarinet Jamboree' album in October 1959. Members of Sandy's band went on to play with Acker - Stan Greig, Al Fairweather, Bruce Turner, etc. More about Acker. |
| Bill Bramwell | Guitar Bass Vocals |
b. 16.7.1922 |
1947 Young Musician of the Year who played with a number of bands including Freddie Randall and Mick Mulligan and with others as a session musician. Recorded with Sandy Brown in the 1960s. More about Bill. |
| Jim Bray | Double Bass Sousaphone |
b. 24.4.1927 | |
| Brian Brocklehurst | Double Bass Guitar |
16.8.1930 | |
| Dru Bruce | Vocals | ||
| 'Ma' Bruce | Piano | ||
| Beryl Bryden | Washboard |
b. 11.5.1920 | |
| Hiram Bullock | Guitar | b. 11.9.1955 d. 25.7.2008 |
Jazz-rock guitarist of the avant-garde New York jazz scene. Born in Japan he played with David Sanborn and the Brecker Brothers band, Carla Bley and Gil Evans. For Hiram's obituary click here: Hiram Bullock. |
| Graham Burbidge | Drums | b. 1.10.1933 | |
| Campbell Burnap | Trombone Bandleader Broadcaster |
b. 10.9.1939 d. 30.5.2008 |
Born in Derby, Campbell emigrated to New Zealand when he was 19 and took up the trombone. He moved to Australia, toured the United States and then returned to England and joined Terry Lightfoot and then Monty Sunshine. He returned to Australia but came back to England to play with Ian Armit, Alan Elsdon, the Midnite Follies Orchestra, Pat Halcox All Stars, Pete Allen and Keith Smith. He joined Acker Bilk in 1980 and stayed with Acker until 1987. Campbell made regular broadcasts as a presenter for the BBC, Jazz FM and theJazz. For Campbell's obituary click here: Cambell Burnap |
| Bob Burns | Reeds Tenor Saxophone Violin |
b. 16.5.1923 | |
| Willie Burns | Drums | b. 5.11.1932 |
Drummer with Sandy Brown's first band who grew up in Joppa with Stan Greig and Johnny Twiss. More about Willie. |
| Lennie Bush | Double Bass | b.6.6.1927 | |
| Pete Candoli | Trumpet | b. 28.6.1923 d. 11.1.2008 |
Trumpeter with Sonny Dunham, Will Bradley, Ray McKinley, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Woody Herman. Known as 'Superman with a Horn'. Click here for obituary: Pete Candoli. |
| Dave Carpenter | Bass | b. 4.11.1959 d. 24.6.2008 |
Bass player Dave Carpenter studied at Ohio State University before playing professionally with many bands including Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and Woody Herman. His later work was the Peter Erskine Trio. He performed on over two hundred recordings and on dozens of television and film soundtracks. Click here for obituary: Dave Carpenter. |
| Heinz Carstens | Bass | ||
| Dick Charlesworth | Clarinet Saxophone Bandleader |
b. 8.1.1932 |
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Tommy started playing the cornet when he was eleven. He went on to play trumpet with Louis Freeman, Jack Payne, Lew Stone, Bert Ambrose, The Squadronaires, Kenny Baker and Jack Parnell. Click here for Dick's obituary: Dick Charlesworth. |
| Buddy Childers | Trumpet | b. 12.2.1926 d. 24.5.2007 |
American trumpeter and bandleader who was lead trumpeter for Stan Kenton. Also played with Benny Carter, Andre Previn, Les Brown, Vido Musso, Tommy Dorsey and Charlie Barnet. Click here for obituary. Buddy Childers. |
| George Chisholm | Trombone |
b. 29.3.1915 |
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| Keith Christie | Trombone | b. 6.1.1931 d. 16.12.1980 |
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| Frank Clarke | Bass | ||
| Tony Coe | Saxophones |
b. 29.11.1934 | |
| John Cole | Piano | ||
| Graham Collier | Double Bass |
b. 21.2.1937 | Sandy played a live gig in 1969 with Graham's band. The first British graduate of the Berklee Scohol of Jazz, Boston, he went on toform Graham Collier Music and the big band Loose Tubes. Graham continues to compose, play and teach. More about Graham. |
| Shirley Collins | Vocals | ||
| Les Condon | Trumpet | b. 23.2.1930 d. 11.2007 |
Trumpeter with Tony Crombie, Tony Kinsey and Tubby Hayes. Obituary in Jazz Journal International Vol 61 No 2 February 2008. |
| Alan Cooper | Clarinet | b. 1931 d. 2007 |
Clarinet player with the Temperence Seven. More about Alan. |
| Bryan Corbett | Trumpet Flugelhorn |
b. 1974 | Trumpet player namedin Jazzwise magazine as someone to look out for in 2008. Based in the U.K. Midlands, Bryan plays with his own Quartet andguest solos with other bands. More about Bryan. |
| Terry Cox | Drums | b. 13.3.1937 | Terry played drums with the Fairweather-Brown Band between 1962 and 1964 before going on to play with John Mayall and to formthe band Pentangle. More about Terry. |
| Bob Craig | Trombone | b. 1927 |
Schoolfriend of Sandy Brown who played trombone in Sandy's Edinburgh band when Al Fairweather changed to trumpet. Remained working in Scotland in a variety of jobs and continued playing jazz trombone. More about Bob. |
| Danny Craig | Drums | b. c1924 | |
| Ray Crane | Trumpet | b. 31.10.1930 d. 29.6.1994 |
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| Roy Crimmins | Trombone | b. 2.8.1929 | Trombone player who played with Mick Mulligan and Freddy Randall before joining the Alex Welsh band. Eventually moved to Israel. More about Roy. |
| George Crockett | Drums | ||
| Bryan Daly | Guitar | ||
| Kenny Davern | Clarinet Soprano Saxophone |
b. 7.1.1935 d. 12.12.2006 |
American clarinettist and saxophonist. Click here for obituary. Kenny Davern |
| Cyril Davies | Blues Harp | b. 1932 d. 1964 |
'Father of the British Blues Harp'. More about Cyril. |
| John R.T. Davies | Trombone |
b. 20.3.1927 d. 24.5.2004 |
Trombonist with Sandy Brown and other post-war jazz bands including Mick Mulligan, Ken Colyer, and Acker Bilk. Adopted the name Sheikh Wadi El Yadounia and a fez to play with the Temperence Seven. Started Ristic record label and went on tobecome a major contributor to remastering old recordings. Click here for John's obituary. John R.T. Davies |
| Art Davis | Bass |
b. 5.12.1934 d. 29.7.2007 |
Played with Max Roachand Dizzy Gillespie from around 1958 to 1961, and with John Coltrane, Quincy Jones and many others. Click here for obituary. Art Davis. |
| Bill Dillard | Trumpet | ||
| Diz Disley | Guitar Banjo Vocals |
b. 27.5.1931 | |
| Jackie Dougan | Drums | b. c1930 |
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| Kit Downes | Piano | b. 26.5.1986 | British pianist with the bands Empirical and Troyka. Named by Helen Mayhew in Jazzwise as a musician to look out for in 2008. More about Kit. |
| Johnny Duncan | Guitar |
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| Mac Duncan | Trombone | b. 9.2.1930 d. 27.10.1981 |
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| Jerzy Dunin-Kozicki | Drums | ||
| Bobby Durham | Drums | b. 3.2.1937 d. 6.7.2008 |
Drummer Bobby Durham was born in Philadelphia. He was fired by Duke Ellington but worked with a string of other prominent bands including those of Oscar Peterson, Cat Anderson, Lionel Hampton and Count Basie. For Bobby's obituary click here: Bobby Durham |
| Eddie Durham | Trombone | ||
| Stu Eaton | Trumpet | b. 19.4.1927 | Early school friend of Sandy and Al. Trumpet player with Sandy's first band. More about Stu. |
| Ramblin' Jack Elliott | Guitar |
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| Nick Evans | Trombone | b. 9.7.1947 | |
| Bob Fairley | Trumpet | ||
| Al Fairweather | Trumpet |
b. 12.6.1927 |
Close friend from Edinburgh's Royal High School days who for a number of years shared leadership of the band with Sandy. Left to join Acker Bilk's band in 1966. Later played with Stan Greig's London Jazz Big Band and Ralph Laing's Groove Juice |
| Jack Fallon | Double Bass Bass Guitar Violin |
b. 13.10.1915 | |
| Wally Fawkes | Clarinet Sprano Saxophone Tenor Saxophone |
b. 21.6.1924 | |
| Jim 'Farrie' Forsyth | Drums | ||
| Johnny Fourie | Guitar | b. 18.5.1937 d. 19.8.2007 |
South African guitarist who came to London in the 1960s and played with the Ray Ellington Quartet and Ronnie Scott. He returned to South Africa and changed from playing Be-Bop to playing Jazz Fusion. Click here for Johnny's obituary: Johnny Fourie. |
| Bud Freeman | Saxophone | ||
| Jeremy French | Trombone Trumpet |
b. 4.7.1931 |
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| Johnny Frigo | Double Bass Violin |
b. 27.12.1916 d. 4.7.2007 |
Chicago musician who changed to playing the violin in 1988. Sat in with Albert Ammons and played with Tommy Dorsey Al Haig, Kai Winding and formed the Soft WindsTrio with Lou Carter and Herb Ellis. Click here for Johnny's obituary: Johnny Frigo. Or here for Johnny's website |
| Arthur Fryatt | Drums | ||
| Knud Fryland | Guitar | ||
| Allan Ganley | Drums |
b. 11.3.1931 d. 29.3.2008 |
Drummer, composer and arranger born in Tolworth, Surrey. Played with many famous bands and musicians, but particularly with John Dankworth. He was also house drummer at Ronnie Scott's Club for three years. Click here for Allan's obituary: Allan Ganley. Or here for Allan's website. |
| Jimmy Giuffre | Clarinet Composer Bandleader |
b. 26.4.1921 d. 24.4.2008 |
Clarinettist and composer who played with many musicians including Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Roland, Shelly Manne, Shorty Rogers, Jack Sheldon and fronted his own bands. Wrote the number 'Four Brothers', and from 1957 also became a music teacher. For Jimmy's obituary click here: Jimmy Giuffre. |
| Belle Gonzales | Vocals | ||
| Benny Goodman | Drums | b. c1927 |
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| Dave Green | Double Bass | b. 5.3.1942 | |
| Stan Greig | Piano Drums Arranger |
b. 12.8.1930 | |
| Johnny Griffin | Saxophone Composer |
b. 24.4.1928 d. 25.7.2008 |
Chicago born tenor saxophonist who played with Lionel Hampton, Bud Powell, Thelonius Monk, Art Blakey and John Coltrane. For Johnny's obituary click here: Johnny Griffin. |
| Tata Guines | Percussion |
b. 30.6.1930 d. 4.2.2008 |
Born in Cuba, he played with many musicians including Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. Although he never took part in the best-selling recordings of the Buena Vista Social Club, he was involveed in the rediscovery of Cuban music. For Tata's obituary click here: Tata Guines |
| Earle H. Hagen | Trombone Composer Arranger |
b. 9.7.1919 d. 26.5.2008 |
Trombone player with Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman who went on to score music for well known American television series. Born in Chicago, Earle played with Ben Pollack and Ray Noble when he left Goodman and Dorsey. For Earle's obituary click here: Earle H. Hagen |
| Steve Harris | Percussion Composer |
b. 16.8.1948 d. 11.1.2008 |
Percussionist and founder of the Dorset ensemble 'Zaum', and founder of the improvising collective 'SafeHouse'. For Steve's obituary click here: Steve Harris |
| Joe Harriott | Alto Saxophone |
b. 15.7.1928 |
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| Lennie Hastings | Drums Vocals |
b. 5.1.1925 |
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| Johnny Hawksworth | Double Bass Piano Composer |
b. 20.1.1924 | |
| Spike Heatley | Double Bass Cello |
b. 17.2.1933 | |
| Dick Heckstall-Smith | Saxopohones | b. 26.9.1934 | |
| Doug Higgins | Drums | ||
| Andrew Hill | Pianist Composer |
b. 30.6.1931 d. 20.4.2007 |
American composer and pianist from the post-bop generation. Member of Blue Note Records roster in the 1960's. Influenced/taught Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett. Click here for obituary. Andrew Hill. |
| Major Holley | Bass | ||
| Johnny Hope | Saxophone |
b. 2.9.1925 d. 3.6.2007 |
London Caribbean saxophonist originally from Barbadoswhose model was Charlie Parker. He worked in London with saxophonist Eric Deans and with pianist Doc Watson amongst others. Click here for obituary. Johnny Hope. |
| George ' Hoppy' Hopkinson | Drums Washboard |
b. 2.9.1922 | |
| Fred Hunt | Piano | b. 21.9.1923 |
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| Denny Hutchinson | Drums | ||
| Alex Imrie | Guitar | ||
| Keith Ingham | Piano Arranger |
b. 5.2.1938 | |
| Dizzy Jackson | Bass | b. 14.7.1932 | Bass player with Sandy Brown's early band who remained playing with local bands in Edinburgh when Sandy went to London. More about Dizzy. |
| Franz Jackson | Saxophone | b. 1.11.1912 d. 6.5.2008 |
Saxophone player with Fats Waller, Roy Eldridge, Fletcher Henderson, Lopuis Armstron and Jelly Roll Morton. He was touring Europe in 1981 and joined Jim Beebe's band in 1990. For obituary click here: Franz Jackson |
| Janos Jaray | Drums | ||
| Zbigniew Jaremko | Saxophone | ||
| Poul Preben Jensen | Drums | ||
| Henrik Johansen | Vocals | ||
| Dill Jones | Piano | b. 19.8.1923 |
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| Dave Keir | Trumpet | b. 9.4.1928 | Played trumpet with Sandy's band in Edinburgh while Al Fairweather was on National Service. Currently leads his Hot 5 band in Scotland. More about Dave. |
| Brian 'Drag' Kirby | Bass | ||
| Jerzy Kowalski | Trombone | ||
| Don Lawson | Drums Percussion Composer |
b. 7.7.1930 | |
| Freddy Legon | Guitar Banjo Vocals |
b. 30.8.1925 | |
| Brian Lemon | Piano Arranger |
b. 11.2.1937 | |
| Danny Levan | Guitar | ||
| Terry Lightfoot | Clarinet |
b. 21.5.1935 | British band leader. Recorded with Sandy and others on 'Clarinet Jamboree' album in October 1959. More about Terry. |
| Jasper Livesey | Saxophone | ||
| Alan Lomax | Guitar |
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| Jon Lucien | Vocals |
b. 8.1.1942 |
Born Lucien Harrigan in British Virgin Islands, he collaborated with Weather Report and Grover Washington Jr. producing a smooth soul-jazz reputation with his baritone voice. For obituary click here. Jon Lucien. |
| Nellie Lutcher | Vocals Piano Composer |
b. 15.10.1915 d. 8.6.2007 |
American singer from Louisiana, influenced by Nina Simone. Joined Clarence Hart's Imperial Jazz band at 14, and Southern Rhythm Boys at 28. Started recording for Capitol in 1947 as Nellie Lutcher and her Rhythm. Click here for obituary. Nellie Lutcher. |
| Claude Luter | Clarinet | b. 23.7.1923 |
French clarinettist and bandleader. A prominent musician in Paris, Luter came to jazz in 1938 influenced by Johnny Dodds and then by Sidney Bechet. Luter was 26 when Bechet came to Paris and the two worked closely together until Bechet died in 1959.Click here for obituary.Claude Luter |
| Humphrey Lyttelton | Trumpet Clarinet Tenor Horn Composer |
b. 23.5.1921 d. 25.4.2008 |
British band leader / radio presenter. Encouraged the band when Sandy and Al first moved to London. Invited them to join his own band for the recording of 'Four's Company' and 'Forty And Tight' on Parlophone in 1953. More about Humph. For Humph's obituary click here: Humphrey Lyttelton. |
| Teo Macero | Saxophone Composer Producer |
b. 30.10.1925 d. 19.2.2008 |
Born in Glen Falls, New York, he studied at the Juilliard School of Music and helped Charles Mingus form the Jazz Composers Workshop. He produced the recordings of many jazz greats including Brubeck's 'Time Out' album and Miles Davis's 'Kind Of Blue'. For Teo's obituary click here: Teo Macero. |
| Henry MacKenzie | Clarinet Saxophone |
b. 15.2.1923 d. 2.9.2007 |
Clarinet and saxophone player with the Ted Heath band. He also played freelance clarinet with Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Don Lusher and George Chisholm. For Henry's obituary click here: Henry MacKenzie. |
| Spike Mackintosh | Trumpet | ||
| Tim Mahn | Bass | ||
| Henry Majewski | Trumpet | ||
| Istvan Mankovits | Bass | ||
| John Marshall | Drums | b. 28.8.1941 | |
| Ron Mathewson | Double Bass Bass Guitar |
19.2.1944 | |
| Ewan McColl | Vocals | ||
| Bill McGregor | Bass | ||
| Jimmy McGriff | Organ | b. 3.4.1936 d. 24.5.2008 |
Organist who blended gospel, blues and jazz styles. Recorded for a number of labels including Blue Note and Solid State and his last album 'McGriff Avenue' was released in 2002. For obituary click here: Jimmy McGriff. |
| Al McPake | Guitar | ||
| Tommy McQuater | Trumpet | b. 4.9.1914 d. 20.1.2008 |
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Tommy started playing the cornet when he was eleven. He went on to play trumpet with Louis Freeman, Jack Payne, Lew Stone, Bert Ambrose, The Squadronaires, Kenny Baker and Jack Parnell. For Tommy's obituary click here: Tommy McQuater. |
| Neil McShane | Bass | ||
| Jay McShann | Piano | b. 12.1.1916 d. 7.12.2006 |
American pianist, blues singer and bandleader closely associated with Charlie Parker who played in McShann's band in 1940-42. Click here for obituary. Jay McShann |
| Earl May | Bass | b. 17.9.1927 d. 8.1.2008 |
Bass player whose career began at Minton's Playhouse with Lester Young and Carmen McRae and went on to play with many jazz greats including Charlie Parker and Miles Davies. Click here for details from the Jazz Museum in Harlem: Earl May and here for obituary. |
| George Melly | Vocals | b. 17.8.1926 d. 5.7.2007 |
Born in Liverpool, George sang with Mick Mulligan's Magnolia Jazz Band and John Chilton's Feetwarmers but also had a very colourful life which can be read about in his obituary: George Melly . |
| Bobby Mickleburgh | Trumpet |
b. 26.9.1920 | |
| Tony Milliner | Trombone Valve Trombone Bass Trumpet Arranger |
b. 28.12.1929 | Trombone player with Dave Carey and then with Sandy Brown and Al Fairweather from 1957 to 1963. Later played with London Jazz Big Band, Alan Littlejohn, Mingus Music and Willie Garnett. More about Tony. |
| Derek Moore | Saxophone | ||
| Frank Morgan | Saxophone | b. 23.12.1933 d. 14.12 2007. |
Protege of Charlie Parker who played with Lionel Hampton but who spent 30 years in prison. Click here for Frank's obituary. Frank Morgan |
| John Mortimer | Trombone Harmonica |
b. 1937 | |
| Sal Mosca | Pianist | b. 27.4.1927 d. 28.7.2007 |
From New York State, Mosca was attracted early to the music of James P. Johnson and Fats Waller and started playing in nightclubs at 15. Strongly influenced by Lennie Tristano, he recorded with Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz. Went on to teach and encourage young musicians. Click here for Sal's obituary. Sal Mosca. Or here for Sal's website. |
| Danny Moss | Tenor Saxophone Clarinet |
b. 16.8.1927 |
World-class British tenor saxophonist who, in the early days, worked as a sideman with amongst others, Ted Heath, Humphrey Lyttelton and Johnny Dankworth. He played regularly with Sandy Brown and Alex Welsh, and was a founder member of the Pizza Express All Stars. Danny was made an MBE in 1990. For Danny's obituary click here: Danny Moss. |
| Mick Mulligan | Trumpet | b. 24.1.1928 |
British trumpeter and bandleader. Friend of Eddie Condon, Louis Armstrong and Wild Bill Davison. George Melly came to fame in Mick's Magnolia Jazz band. Click here for Mick's obituary Mick Mulligan. |
| Corey Mwamba | Vibraphone Dulcimer |
b.2.11.1976
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Derby based vibraphone and dulcimer player and one of the third intake of the Take Five initiative to support emerging jazz musicians. Involved in a nummber of projects to support and encourage other musicians. More about Corey. |
| Dave Mylne | Drums | ||
| Ivan Nagy | Trombone | ||
| Jeno Nagy | Guitar | ||
| Billy Neill | Guitar | ||
| Mike Oakley | Guitar | ||
| Tomasz Ochalski | Piano | ||
| Anita O'Day | Vocals | b. 18.10.1919 d. 23.11.2006 |
American jazz singer who worked with Gene Krupa, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Roy Eldridge. Click here for Anita's obituary. Anita O'Day |
| Ruan O'Lochlainn | Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Piano |
b. 11.10.1942 d. 8.5.1988 |
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| Bobby Orr | Drums Trumpet |
b. 15.8.1928 | |
| Mike Osborne | Saxophone | b. 28.9.1941 d. 19.9.2007 |
British Alto Sax player who emerged in the 1960s playing in Mike Westbrook's band with John Surman and Malcolm Griffiths. Returned to Westbrook's later band, played with Mike Gibbs and Humphrey Lyttelton and led his own trios. Click here for Mike's obituary. Mike Osborne. |
| Brian Parker | Bass | ||
| Johnny Parker | Piano | b. 6.11.1929 | Pianist with Humphrey Lyttelton, Kenny Ball and Alexis Korner, amongst others. Featured on Humph's 'BadPpenny Blues' and on the recording made by Sandy Brown and Al Fairweather with Humph's band. More about Johnny. |
| Dru Paterson | Piano | ||
| Cecil Payne | Saxophone |
b. 14.12.2007 |
First to play be bop on the baritone saxophone and played with Dizzy Gillespie, Tadd Dameron, Illinois Jacquet and James Moody. Click here for Cecil's obituary. Cecil Payne |
| Oscar Peterson | piano | b. 15.8.1925 d. 24.12.2007 |
Outstanding pianist who could play two-fisted stride, or complex and intricate be-bop piano. Click here for Oscar's obituary. Oscar Peterson. |
| John Picard | Trombone Piano |
b. 17.5.1934 | |
| Zdzislaw Piernik | Bass | ||
| Herb Pomeroy | Trumpet | b. 15.5.1930 d. 11.8.2007 |
American trumpeter who played with Charlie Parker, Stan Kenton and Lionel Hampton before teaching at a music school in Boston, Massachusetts. Click here for Herb's obituary: Herb Pomeroy. |
| Alan Poston | Drums | ||
| Red Price | Saxophone Piano Organ |
b. 1926 |
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| Sammy Price | Piano |
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| Brian Prudence | Bass | ||
| Colin Purbrook | Piano |
b. 26.2.1936 d. 1999 |
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| John Rae | Bass | ||
| Hugh Rainey | Guitar Banjo Trumpet |
b. 6.7.1936 | |
| Neva Raphaello | Vocals | b. 1915 d. 1975 |
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| Valdemar Rasmussen | Trumpet | ||
| Will Redpath | Bass | ||
| Irene Reid | Vocals |
b. 23.9.1930 d. 5.1.2008 |
Blues/gospel style singer whosang with the Dick Vance band in Harlem and joined the Basie band before forming her own group. Click here for Irene's obituary: Irene Reid. |
| Sue Richardson | Trumpet |
Trumpet player and singer named in Jazz wise magazine as one of the rising musicians to look out for in 2008. Influenced by Chet Baker, Clifford Brown and Ella Fitzgerald amongst others. More about Sue. | |
| Max Roach | Drums |
b. 10.1.1924 d. 16.8.2007 |
Drummer with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Jay Jay Johnson, Bud Powel, Clifford Brown and Sonny Rollins.Inventive drummer who revolutionised the role of the drums in a band. Click here for Max's obituary Max Roach |
| Peter Robarts-Arnold | Trumpet | ||
| Matana Roberts | Saxophone | b. 1976 | Amercian saxophone player from Chicago and New York nominated as a 'musician to look out for in 2008' by Jazzwise magazine. More about Matana. |
| John Rodber | Bass | ||
| Ron Rubin | Piano |
b. 8.7.1933 | Ron joined the Fairweather-Brown band in 1962 and left in 1964to play with a wide variety of bands and many outstanding musicians. More about Ron. |
| Pee Wee Russell | Clarinet | ||
| Paul Rutherford | Trombone | b. 29.2.1940 d. 6.8.2007 |
Important figure in the European free improvisation scene. Played with Neil Ardley's New Jazz Orchestra, Mike Westbrook and the London Jazz Composers Orchestra. For obituary click here. Paul Rutherford. |
| Carl Salans | Piano | ||
| Gerry Salisbury | Trumpet Cornet Double Bass Valve Trombone Vibraphone |
b. 7.8.1929 | |
| Johnny Scott | Saxophones Flute Clarinet Harp Vibraphone Composer Arranger |
b. 1.11.1930 | |
| Mike Scott | Drums | ||
| Tony Scott | Clarinet Saxophone Composer |
b. 17.6.1921 d. 28.3.2007 |
American born Anthony Sciacca. Influenced by Benny Goodman he played in jam sessions at Minton's with Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Young, and Ben Webster who took Tony under his wing. Went on to play with Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday. Click here for Tony's obituary. Tony Scott. |
| Phil Seamen | Drums | b. 28.8.1926 d. 13.10.1972 |
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| Peggy Seeger | Guitar |
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| Archie Semple | Clarinet Trumpet |
b. 31.3.1928 d. 26.1.1974 |
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| John Semple | Piano | ||
| Norman Sheffield | Drums | ||
| Don Smith | Bass | ||
| Harry Smith | Piano | b. 24.2.1921 | |
| Keith Smith | Trumpet Vocals |
b. 19.3.1940 d. 4.1.2008 |
Trumpeter with amateur bands in London in 1950s. Turned professional with Mickey Ashman in 1960. Formed his Climax Jazz Band in 1962. Moved to New Orleans and then to Denmark before returning to Britain to form Hefty Jazz. Led Louis Armstrong All Stars in 1981. Recorded with Sandy Brown in 1969. Click here for Keith's obituary: Keith Smith |
| Jo Stafford | Vocals | b. 12.11.1917 d. 16.7.2008 |
Columbia Records vocalist who was the first woman to top the UK charts with her single 'You Belong To Me'. She sang with Tommy Dorsey's band before moving on to make popular recordings, often in duet with other singers such as Frankie Laine and Gordon MacRae. For Jo's obituary click here: Jo Stafford |
| Dave Stevens | Piano | b. 26.7.1925 | |
| Bill Strachan | Drums | ||
| Stan Sulzman | Saxophones Clarinet Flute Composer Arranger |
b. 30.11.1948 | |
| Alan Sutton | Drums | ||
| Esbjorn Svensson | Piano Bandleader |
b. 16.4.1964 d. 14.6.2008 |
Born in Sweden, Esbjorn's father revered Duke Ellington. The pianist formed the group e.s.t. (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) which drew inspiration from Bach and the baroque, ambient music, rock and techno. For Esbjorn's obituary click here: Esbjorn Svensson |
| Madilu System | Vocals | b. 28.5.1952 d. 11.8.2007 |
Born Jean de Dieu Makiese in the now Democratic Republic of Congo, he was a star vocalist with TPOK Jazz (The All-Powerful Kinshasa Orchestra) and spearheaded the 1960-1980s craze for Rumba Congolaise music. Click here for Madilu's obituary. Madilu System. |
| Eddie Taylor | Drums | b. 12.2.1929 | |
| Nat Temple | Clarinet Bandleader |
b. 18.7.1913 d. 30.5.2008 |
Clarinet player and band leader who came to prominence on the radio during the 1940s and 1950s. Played with the Sam Costa and Harry Roy bands and formed his own band in 1947. For Nat's obituary click here: Nat Temple |
| Alan Thomas | Piano | ||
| Ole Toft | Trombone | ||
| Cliff Townshend | Alto
Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Clarinet |
b. 28.1.1916 d. 29.6.1986 |
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| Bruce Turner | Alto Saxophone Saxophones Clarinet Composer |
b. 5.7.1922 d. 28.11.1993 |
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| John Twiss | Guitar | ||
| Trevor Tyson | Drums | ||
| Mo Umansky | Banjo Guitar String Bass Electric Bass |
b. 19.6.1934 | Mo played with the Sandy Brown Band from around 1954-1956. When he left he became a design engineer and went on to play with jazz bands in the London area and to form soul bands. More about Mo. |
| Carlos Valdes | Conga Drums | b. 4.11.1928 d. 4.12.2007 |
Carlos 'Patato' Valdes introduced the conga drum to jazz and played with Art Blakey, Herbie Mann and Dizzy Gillespie. For Carlos' obituary click here. Carlos Valdes. |
| Bob Wallis | Trumpet Vocals |
b. 3.6.1934 d. 10.1.1991 |
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| Arthur Watts | Double Bass Bass Guitar |
b. 27.5.1928 d. ?.1.1993 |
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| Johnny Webb | Drums | ||
| Cedric West | Guitar Trombone |
b. 9.12.1918 | |
| Harvey Weston | Double Bass Bass Guitar |
b. 2.3.1940 | |
| Kenny Wheeler | Trumpet Flugelhorn Composer Arranger |
b. 14.1.1930 | |
| Tommy Whittle | Saxophones Clarinet Bass Clarinet Flute Piccolo |
b. 13.10.1926 | |
| Richard Willcox | Trombone | b. 30.11.1938 d. 21.12.2007 |
Trombone player with Wally Fawkes. Radio producer for Jazz Score. Click here for obituary: Richard Willcox |
| Roy Williams | Trombone | b. 7.3.1937 | |
| Denny Wright | Guitar |
b. 6.5.1924 |
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| Joe Zawinul | Piano | b. 7.7.1932 |
Classically trained pianist who moved from Austria to the United States in 1959 but embraced jazz whilst training at the Vienna Conservatory. Played with Maynard Ferguson, Cannonball Adderley, Miles davis and Weather report which he formed with Wayne Shorter. Click here for Joe's obituary. Joe Zawinul. |
| Bela Zoltan | Trumpet | ||