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Musician
Instrument(s)
Notes
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Henry 'Red' Allen

Trumpet
Vocals

b. 7.1.1908
d. 17.4.1967

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
d. 18.2.1992

 
Micky Ashman Double Bass b. 12.11.1927  
B
 
Bela Bagyari Piano    
Chris Barber

Trombone
Double Bass
Cornet
Baritone Horn
Arranger

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
Composer
Bandleader

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
Vocals

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
d. 13.9.1968

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
Vocals

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
d. 5.5.1993

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  
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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
d. 15.4.2008

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. 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
Piano
Euphonium
Baritone Horn
Arranger

b. 29.3.1915
d. 6.12.1997

 
Keith Christie Trombone b. 6.1.1931
d. 16.12.1980
 
Frank Clarke Bass    
Tony Coe

Saxophones
B Flat Clarinet
C Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Piano
Composer

b. 29.11.1934  
John Cole Piano    
Graham Collier

Double Bass
Composer
Arranger

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
d. 4.8.1998

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
 
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    
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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
Multi-instrumentalist
Arranger
Bandleader

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
Bandleader

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
d. 27.1.1973

 
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
Vocals

   
Mac Duncan Trombone b. 9.2.1930
d. 27.10.1981
 
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    
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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
Vocals

   
Nick Evans Trombone b. 9.7.1947  
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Bob Fairley Trumpet    
Al Fairweather

Trumpet
Trombone
Composer
Arranger

b. 12.6.1927
d. 21.6.1993

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
d. 11.11.1989

 
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    
G
 
Allan Ganley

Drums
Composer
Arranger

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
d. c1974

 
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
H
 
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
Baritone Saxophone
Piano
Composer

b. 15.7.1928
d. 2.1.1973

 
Lennie Hastings Drums
Vocals

b. 5.1.1925
d. 14.7.1978

 
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
Clarinet

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
d. 25.4.1986

 
Denny Hutchinson Drums    
I
 
Alex Imrie Guitar    
Keith Ingham Piano
Arranger
b. 5.2.1938  
J
 
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
d. 22.6.1984

 
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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    
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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
Saxophones
Vocals

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
Vocals

   
Jon Lucien

Vocals
Multi-instrumentalist

b. 8.1.1942
d. 18.8.2007

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
d. 6.10.2006

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.
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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
Trombone
Sousaphone

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
d. 29.5.2008

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
d. 20.12.2006

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

 

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    
N
 
Ivan Nagy Trombone    
Jeno Nagy Guitar    
Billy Neill Guitar    
O
 
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
 
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.
P
 
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
Flute
Bandleader

b. 14.12.2007
d. 27.11.2007

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
d. 2. 1984

 
Sammy Price

Piano
Vocals

   
Brian Prudence Bass    
Colin Purbrook

Piano
Double Bass
Composer
Arranger

b. 26.2.1936
d. 1999
 
R
 
John Rae Bass    
Hugh Rainey Guitar
Banjo
Trumpet
b. 6.7.1936  
Neva Raphaello Vocals b. 1915
d. 1975
 
Valdemar Rasmussen Trumpet    
Will Redpath Bass    
Irene Reid

Vocals
Bandleader

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
Flugelhorn
Vocals

  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
Bandleader
Composer

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
Double Bass

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.
S
 
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
 
Peggy Seeger

Guitar
Vocals

   
Archie Semple Clarinet
Trumpet
b. 31.3.1928
d. 26.1.1974
 
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.
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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
 
Bruce Turner Alto Saxophone
Saxophones
Clarinet
Composer
b. 5.7.1922
d. 28.11.1993
 
John Twiss Guitar    
Trevor Tyson Drums    
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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.
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Bob Wallis Trumpet
Vocals
b. 3.6.1934
d. 10.1.1991
 
Arthur Watts Double Bass
Bass Guitar
b. 27.5.1928
d. ?.1.1993
 
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
Piano
Vocals
Arranger

b. 6.5.1924
d. 8.2.1992

 
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Joe Zawinul Piano

b. 7.7.1932
d. 11.9.2007

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    

 

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