The Musicians
Below is a list of some of the
regulars:
Claire Harper
Claire is a young singer pianist with
a love of Jazz and the American songbook. She works extensively on the London
You can contact
Claire by clicking here.
Zak Barrett
Zak studied at the
Royal Northern College of music in Manchester, graduating in 1999. He then
moved to Essex where he has since been working as a professional saxophone
& clarinet player.
Zak really is one of
the true young rising stars of Jazz music; he runs his own band, the incredible,
‘Zak’s Fellowship of Funk’ and the ‘Zak Barrett Quartet’. He is always busy
freelancing throughout the Essex & London region.
Pete Riley
Pete began playing drums at age 15
and studied with renowned teacher Bob
Armstrong. He has recorded many CDs including work with Motorhead’s Eddie Clarke and virtuoso guitarist,
Guthrie Govan amongst many others. In 1996 Pete began teaching at the
Andy Staples
Over the last 10 years Andy has amassed an impressive CV
with appearances on Top of the Pops, Blue Peter and The James Whale Show. He
has toured and recorded with many shows and artists including, ‘Summer
Holiday’, ‘Mikey Graham’ (Boyzone), ‘Sean Maguire’ and ‘Slo-Mo’ amongst others.
His freelance work has enabled him to show off his talents, being able to play
in any musical style with the utmost respect and understanding of the music.
Andy is now one of the most in demand electric and double bass players in the
Essex area.
Sam Edwards
Sam studied classical
music at the Colchester Institute for two years before graduating with a First
in Jazz and Contemporary music from The City of Leeds College of Music. Sam
works in many areas of the music industry including touring, recording,
arranging and composing. His many credits include: The Real Thing, Boney M,
Odyssey, Rose Royce, Brotherhood of Man, George McRae, The Contours, J.T.Q. and
The Glenn Miller Orchestra.
As a musical director
he has worked with ‘Reach Out’, ‘Sisters of Soul’, ‘Newpalm Productions’ (14
years) and ‘Born to Perform’ amongst others. Visit his web site: samedwards.com or
you can contact Sam by clicking here.
Frank Walden
Saxophones,
flute, clarinet
A
professional saxophone player since 1997, Frank's career spans jazz, soul, and
pop. A member of Amy Winehouse's band since 2007, Frank also joined Mark
Ronson's band in early 2008. He has toured with the James Taylor Quartet,
Keane, Russell Watson, Martha Reeves, and Edwin Starr amongst others.