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Our team is complemented by the inclusion of highly talented and entertaining drummer Rodney McNamara. Rod has worked alongside and earned the respect of many top names in the jazz world, attending both domestic and international festivals. Rod's humorous and entertaining contributions belie a great talent and respect for the music, making him the worthy recipient of numerous awards, most notably the 'Best Solo Musician' prize at the 2003 Dixie Days jazz festival in La Havre, France. Ever the showman and perfectionist, it is small wonder that when asked about his inspiration, the name of Buddy Rich is immediately cited, or as Rod calls him" Mr Drums" an expression that would in the opinion of many people easily apply to Rod himself.

This section is not yet complete but more pics and information about our musicians will be added soon......	Eugene has been busy on the local jazz scene for the past 16 years. He has also played with many big bands, orchestras and brass sections since studying music in Manchester and Newcastle. His versatile trombone playing has graced an impressive and eclectic array of bands, recordings and TV appearances, ranging from exciting soul band brass sections to cool jazz quartet work. Eugene can also be heard on tuba, harmonica and vocals, and also contributes to arranging and orchestrating the bands repertoire.
Brian considers himself “fortunate to have been part of the Yorkshire jazz scene for many years.” It is fact the Yorkshire jazz scene that can consider itself to have had the good fortune. From the jazz rock days of the 60’s and 70’s with The Cherry Tree Band, with some excursions into the rock scene, Brian has been a very much in demand musician. Brian has toured nationally and internationally during the nineties, including stints with American singer Clive Baldwin and his Al Jolson tribute show. Brian has wide ranging tastes and influences in music, and since retiring from teaching has been very busy on the English jazz scene. Busy though he is, Brian still finds time to admire the playing of fine musicians, amoung which Miles Davis, George Benson and Chet Atkins Figure very highly. With such varied musical experience and influences, Brian could hardly be anything other than the fine guitarist and highly entertaining vocalist that he certainly is.	Kens earliest musical experiences were singing as a child in a number of school and church choirs. Ken says “In 1956 I saw my father playing the drums, for the first time and was star-struck!” Ken also recalls that his parents were keen dancers, it is no surprise then, that Ken is one the most tasteful and swinging drummers on the scene. Ken started playing the drums in 1962, playing “Beat Groups” for dances and functions in the Bradford area. In 1964, Ken Turned pro and toured Germany several times. He has also sung and drummed for regular seasons at holiday camps and dance halls across the UK. If you ask Ken today about his music, he’ll simply say “40 years on and still lovin’ it!” funnily enough, ask anybody who ken has entertained, and they will say the same!
Keith comes from a musical family and studied piano as a child. As a teenager Keith became interested in Jazz and was greatly influenced by several piano players such as Oscar Peterson, Errol Garner,Fats Waller and Ramsey Lewis. During the 60’s and 70’s Keith worked with a number of Rock and Rhythm & Blues bands also recording and touring in Germany with the 'Chicago Line' band. Keith took up the Double Bass in the 70’s and performed regularly with folk groups, dance bands and country bands all over the UK. Keith's bass playing was greatly influenced by Ray Brown and Milt Hinton and as a result he has performed with many renouned bands and attended Jazz festivals both in the UK and Europe. Keith then formed Winston’s Pennine Jazz, which has achieved a well deserved reputation for good music and are now recording on the Pennine Jazz label. The Band now work as a trio, quartet or big band to suit any occasion.	< Andy started playing clarinet and piano at the age of seven. He bought his first saxophone when he was 15 and was soon playing with bands in and around London. After studying at college, a move to Huddersfield brought him in contact with The Savages and Screaming Lord Sutch! Today, his musical interests are more inclined towards Jazz rather than Rock'n'Roll, but he has also been involved with other styles of music including Pop, Reggae, and Freeform. He is currently working with guitarist Adrian Ingram, plays Lead Alto with the Mannhattan Sound Bigband, as well as working with the Pennine Jazz Band and Swing of Things.
Our team is complemented by the inclusion of highly talented and entertaining drummer Rodney McNamara. Rod has worked alongside and earned the respect of many top names in the jazz world, attending both domestic and international festivals. Rod's humorous and entertaining contributions belie a great talent and respect for the music, making him the worthy recipient of numerous awards, most notably the 'Best Solo Musician' prize at the 2003 Dixie Days jazz festival in La Havre, France. Ever the showman and perfectionist, it is small wonder that when asked about his inspiration, the name of Buddy Rich is immediately cited, or as Rod calls him" Mr Drums" an expression that would in the opinion of many people easily apply to Rod himself.	Giselle Herbert is an experienced music teacher, pianist and actress and a performer with a vast range of repertoire including opera, Light opera, songs from the shows, standards and classical songs. Her repertoire is ideal as easy-listening background music during a meal or reception, or alternatively can be tailored to hi-light a special moment within a celebration - a love song or aria during a wedding for example.