John Hallam

John’s Influences...

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Dave Moorwood's Big Bear Stompers

The Big Bear Stompers are the flag wavers of the West Coast Traditional Jazz sound exemplified by Lu Watters and Turk Murphy in the San Francisco area of the USA in the 1940s. The band was founded by Dave Moorwood and trumpeter Clive Whitlock in 1989 and has been blowing up a storm ever since.

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Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm

The Rascals came into being some 25 years ago and soon developed a very distinct and instantly recognisable sound. They don't fit easily into any obvious category, but provide a refreshing visit to an era of swinging, carefree jazz with a repertoire drawn from Jelly Roll Morton to Duke Ellington and Count Basie, via Fats Waller and John Kirby. The band is tuneful, swings like mad and exudes energy and enthusiasm.
The Rascals are fronted by two superb musicians, Mike Wills and Tony Blincowe, who, between them, play enough reed instruments to stock a shop, cor maybe a museum. The drumless rhythm section consists of Perry Lock on piano, Mike Bennett bass and Dave Moorwood acoustic guitar occasional vocals and arrangements, and was once described by Digby Fairweather as "as springy as a trampoline and as uncluttered as air".
Dave takes great delight in searching for gems amongst the myriad of almost forgotten songs of the 1920/30s, which, over the years, has resulted in a large, varied and unusual repertoire.

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Sarah Spencer

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International Saxophonist - Sarah, is available for guest appearances or with her own band - Sarah Spencer's Transatlantic Band.

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Tad Newtons Jazzfriends

One of the most respected and entertaining jazz/swing bands in the U.K., gaining plaudits wherever they perform with their lively and adventurous repertoire. Top quality musicians playing the great swinging jazz sounds of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman et al..with panache and humour!  THE band for your club, festival, party, wedding or function

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Jeremy Huggett's Dart Valley Stompers

The band’s repertoire is firmly rooted in traditional & New Orleans jazz and is guaranteed to get your feet tapping and stomping – definitely a band not to be missed!

The Dart Valley Stompers band was formed by Jeremy in July 2005 with the aim of playing lively, exciting music in the Traditional and New Orleans styles of jazz. Since its formation the band has proved to be hugely successful with a strong following throughout the UK. The Dart Valley Stompers is one of the most popular and busiest bands in the country regularly performing to capacity audiences at Jazz Clubs and Festivals both in the UK and abroad.

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Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen

Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen Band Personnel:
Digby Fairweather  cornet / leader
Julian Marc Stringle  ~ clarinet / alto & tenor saxes
Craig Milverton ~ piano
Dominic Ashworth ~ guitar
Chris Gower ~ trombone
Al Swainger ~ bass
Nick Millward ~ drums

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Pete Lay's Gambit Jazzmen

Just like the early Ken Colyer, Kid Ory and George Lewis bands, considered a powerful combination, believing that the audience should be able to hear us at the back of the hall.

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John Shillito Band

Website : www.johnshillito.co.uk

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Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces

One of London’s most versatile swinging traditional jazz bands, listening and dancing to the band is a fun and most entertaining experience.  (Colchester Jazz Club)

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Dave Stradwick's Sussex Jazz Kings

Led by the well known hot traditional jazz cornet player, Dave Stradwick, the Jazz Kings have enjoyed a high level of popularity on the British scene. Dave's chosen musicians are some of the best exponents of the New Orleans jazz style. Their success not only comes from their musical ability, but also the fun and rapport they build with their audiences. Playing at most Jazz Clubs, Festivals and Jazz Breaks around the UK, they also have 2 residencies in Kent and Surrey.

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Richard Leach Street Band

In 2012 Richard Leach’s Street Band came into being when he was asked to provide a strolling traditional jazz ensemble to play at various town centre locations during the annual Food & Music Festival in his home town of Droitwich, Worcestershire.
The infectious two-beat nature of the band’s rhythm is helped along by the inclusion of a sousaphone in it’s lineup and the band is fast gaining fans on the jazz club circuit along with a festival debut at Upton-on-Severn in 2018.

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Sarah Spencer's Transatlantic Band

Sarah Spencer's Transatlantic Band is an exciting combination of seasoned veterans and fresh young talent who share their leader's commitment to the music of New Orleans.

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Tony Jacobs Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra

THE TUXEDO JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Swing that Music

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