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Musicians A - Z
A far from comprehensive list of local musicians & performers old and new, ancient and modern! Those currently active are shown in bold. Where there is an internet link available it will be highlighted. To submit further additions please use the Contact page with up to date accurate information
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Acton, Lyn vocalist
Anderson, Eddie guitar/drums
Appleyard, Charles trumpet/vocalist
Avison, Keith 'Avo' trombone
Aylwin, Denis double bass
B.
Baker, Kenny, 1921-99 trumpet. Born Withernsea, played with local dance bands until moving to London.
Barron, Norman trumpet
Barron, Rob piano/keyboards Currently London-based. http://www.robbarronmusic.com/
Bartram, Nigel piano/cello
Baxter, Paul double bass
Beastall, George double bass/bass guitar
Binns, Thurstan drums
Blackshaw, Alan double bass
Blackshaw, Ted trumpet
Boanas, Geoff cornet/band leader
Bottomley, Trevor piano
Brown, Mike trumpet/band leader
Burnett, Ron trombone
C.
Cameron, Roger piano
Carnazza, John double bass/piano
Cash, Bernie double bass
Cater, Bill trombone/double bass
Cater, Joyce piano
Chapman, Colin ‘Spiv’ trumpet
Challis, Dave clarinet/tenor saxophone www.davechallisband.co.uk
Chatterton, Harry trombone
Chesterman, Chez trumpet
Cleveland, Frank clarinet/alto saxophone/band leader
Clutterbrook, Billy trumpet
Collinson, John banjo/piano
Cook, Geoff tenor/soprano saxophones
Cox, Pete guitar
Croft, Bill clarinet
Curgenven James clarinet/bass clarinet/alto saxophone/flute
Curry, Bob alto saxophone
D.
Daniels, Jack clarinet/piano/band leader
Daniels, Maxwell trumpet/band leader
Desforges, Ray saxophones
Dobson, Eric banjo
Drever-Smith, Alan drums/percussion
Dugdale, Tony clarinet
Dunn, Ron drums
E.
Edwards, Dan guitar
Elsdon, Peter piano
Ellis, Dave double bass/tuba
Brian Epp drums
F.
Findlay, Gordon piano
Flint, Noel bass
Ford, Dave alto & tenor saxophones
Ford, Ken 1938-2016 bass guitar/banjo
Francis, Maureen 'Mo' vocals
G.
Galtrey, Graham clarinet
Gambe David 1934-2024 trumpet
Garner, Kaye vocalist
Gawthorp, Dave guitar
Getz, Ruth vocalist
Gibb, Glen trombone
Gillyett, Gary guitar
Gordon, Mike piano
Grunhill, Tony drums
H.
Hammond, Gary percussion
Harmer, Alan piano
Harrison, Albert double bass
Harrison, Frank piano
Hardy, Trevor clarinet/tenor saxophone
Hardy, David trombone
Hardy, Richard trumpet
Heap, Mike drums
Hewland, Baz vibraphone
Hickson, Trevor trumpet/band leader
Holborn, John ‘Blind Lemon’ 1932 - 2021 clarinet/tenor & soprano saxophones/band leader
Hopkin, John piano
Holborn, Matt violin Now London based
Hunter, Alan trombone
Martin Hyde drums
J.
Jacobsen, John ‘J.J.’ clarinet/alto saxophone
Jenner, Al trumpet/band leader 1932? -1986
Jones, Martin trumpet/band leader
Jordan, Les double bass
K.
Keech, Tim guitar/banjo
Keith, Donny vocalist
Kennington, Don tuba
Kilvington, Al ‘Kilvo’ piano
Kilvington, Lewis guitar
King, Mike trumpet/flugelhorn
Kirby, Brian ‘Drag’ double bass
Kirchin, Ivor band leader
Kirchin, Basil drums/composer
L.
Law, Rob piano/keyboards
Lewis, Ted piano/author
Lilley, Colin trombone/bass
M.
Mallinder, John saxophones
Miller, Sean piano
Milner, Dave double bass/bass guitar
Minns, Peter clarinet/tenor & soprano saxophones
Mitchell, Dave trumpet
Molloy, Jenni double bass/cello
Moore, Colin trumpet
Moran, Wilf trumpet
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Parker, Keith trumpet
Peacock, Alan, cornet
Peacock, Andy trombone
Peacock, David banjo/tenor guitar
Penwarn, Bob clarinet
Pinkney, Graham trombone/vibraphone
Price, Ernie double bass
Pyne, Chris trombone/piano
Pyne, Mike trumpet/piano
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R.
Rangeley, Lenny saxophones
Riley, Leon vocalist
Rivetts, Alf tenor saxophone
Robinson, Pete 'Robbi' (1926-2024) drums
Rogers, Paul piano
Rollinson, Gerry piano
S.
Sharpless, Paul trombone/tuba
Shaw, Martin bass guitar
Short, Dave bass guitar
Shepherdson, Paul drums
Smeaton, Bob piano/Hammond organ
Smith, Eric piano
Smith, Keith ‘Shunt’ clarinet
Smith, Matthew alto & tenor saxophones/composer http://www.matthewsmithmusic.co.uk/
Stephenson, Alf trumpet
Stevens, Harry keyboards
Stevens, Kenny piano
Stork, Cyril clarinet
Stork, Jim alto saxophone
Stubbs, Chris trumpet/guitar/vocals
Stutt, Keith drums
Swanborough, Terry banjo/double bass
Swift, Andy double bass/electric bass guitar
Sykes, Chris drums
T.
Tarling, Ted 1938-2004 clarinet/saxophones
Taylor, Paul trombone London-based https://trombonepoetry.com/
Thompson, Dave banjo
Turton, Vince tuba/trombone
U.
Unsworth, Stephen ‘Calvin’ (aka Dustin Kitsch) alto/tenor/baritone saxophones
V.
Vigers, Tallulah drums/percussion
Vyse, Mike clarinet
W.
Walker, Alan ‘Drool’ trombone
Wallis, Bob 1934-92 trumpet/band leader. Born Bridlington. Led local band before heading to London
Ward, Bryan drums
Welford, John clarinet/saxophones/trumpet
Wellard, Gordon drums/bandleader. Now living in London
Whitehead, John banjo
Wilkin, Roy drums
Williams, Cliff clarinet/saxophones
Wood, Colin piano
Woodhouse, Geof clarinet
Wright, Eric drums
Wright, Kris drums
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