Meet the band:
Band Leader
Jon Jayes
Jon founded the band in February 2015 and has led the band since then. Jon also plays rhythm guitar.
We are always interested to hear from local musicians who may wish to join us. Feel free to use the contact us box on the homepage to send us a message to see if we have any current vacancies.
Musical Director
Jonathan Barker
Jonathan joined the band in 2015 playing 1st trombone and the following year took over as MD of the band.
Chairman
John Chadwick
John is another old hand having joined the band in 2015 on tenor saxophone. He also keeps us all honest in his role as band Chairman.
Treasurer
Liz Pearce
Liz is another one of the original members from 2015 and plays baritone sax. Liz also keeps an eagle eye on all those not paying their weekly subs on time!
Rhythm Section
Keyboard - Yumiko Barker
Drums - Rob Brown
Rhythm Guitar - Jon Jayes
Bass Guitar - Allan Toombs
Alto Sax
Derek Farmer (left)
Neil Timms
Martyn Dale (centre left)
Karen Thompson (centre)
Stewart Hayday (centre right)
Mike Courtney (right)
Tenor Sax
Chris Nice (centre right)
Liz Hickton (right)
Carol Courtney (centre left)
John Chadwick (left)
David Swaep
Baritone Sax
Liz Pearce
Trumpet
Neil Chadborn (centre left)
Jonathan Kwan (left)
Terry Cheetham (centre right)
David Field (right)
Sarah Smith
Clarinet
Paul Gay
Trombone
Jonathan Barker (left)
Alan Carlin (right)
Abigail Lewis (centre right)
Brendan Morris (centre left)
Duncan Abrahart
Lead Singer
Chris Nice
Band Tech Whizzes
Bob Thompson (right)
Mat Douglas (left)
Both Mat and Bob put a lot of time in each year supporting the band by filming and editing concert videos for us and helping with band photography. A big thanks to both.
