Meet the band:
Band Founder
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.
Secretary
Allan Toombs
Allan joined the band in 2017 on bass and took on the deputy secretary role in 2023.
Chairman
Andy Anthony
Andy joined the band as percussionist in 2023 and became Chairman in 2025 and also helps with compering at concerts.
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 - Andy Antony
Rhythm Guitar - Jon Jayes
Bass Guitar - Allan Toombs
1st Alto Sax
Derek Farmer (centre)
Neil Timms (left)
Martyn Dale (right)
2nd Alto Sax
Karen Thompson (left)
Jo Saywell (centre)
Andy Masters (right)
1st Tenor Sax
Liz Hickton (right)
Carol Courtney (centre)
Duncan Saunders (left)
2nd Tenor Sax
Mike Courtney (left)
Jo Ritchie (right)
Baritone Sax
Liz Pearce
Trumpet
Neil Chadborn (centre left)
Jonathan Kwan (left)
Terry Cheetham (centre right)
Sarah Smith (right)
Faith Smith (centre right)
Additional Woodwind
Paul Gay - Clarinet
Kumiko Barker - Soprano Sax/Flute
Trombone
Jonathan Barker (right)
Alan Carlin (centre right)
Mantas Vaskelis (centre left)
Duncan Abrahart (left)
Lead Singer
Steve Sale
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.