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Mike Godwin - Leader, Sousaphone, Double Bass
Mike started playing at the age of 14 on bass guitar whilst still at school in the Merseyside area forming a rock group and playing at Liverpool's famous Cavern Club.In later years he switched to double bass and tuba/sousaphone and had a 16 year spell with Terry Lightfoot's Jazz Band touring the world and backing many well known American jazz musicians. He has performed at most of the major venues, including the Albert Hall and has made numerous television apperances, the most recent playing sousaphone on "Later with Jools Holland" with the late rock icon Robert Palmer. Paul Bonner - Trumpet
Paul is a very versatile trumpet player having played all styles of jazz as well as playing in blues, rock and latin bands and has several TV appearances to his nameHe has a vast repertoire and is equally at home in jazz clubs as well as corporate functions of all kinds. A very professional player in every way whilst retaining a sense of fun and possessing an ability to get across to the audience. Tony Pitt - Banjo/Guitar
Tony is one of the finest exponents of banjo and guitar in the country and has had lengthy spells with all the top jazz bands including Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, Terry Lightfoot and Alan Elsdon, doing countless TV and radio sessions.He has great enthusiasm and his drive on the instruments and musicianship make him a valuable asset to any band. |