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.
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 - Martin Diggle
Rhythm Guitar - Jon Jayes
Bass Guitar - Allan Toombs
Alto Sax
Derek Farmer (left)
Neil Timms
Martyn Dale (centre left)
Karen Thompson (centre)
Jo Saywell
Mike Courtney (right)
Tenor Sax
Chris Nice (centre right)
Liz Hickton (right)
Carol Courtney (centre left)
John Chadwick (left)
Charlotte Newcomb
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)
Lead Singer
Chris Nice
Band Tech Whizz
Bob Thompson
Bob puts 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 Bob.