Big Swing – Student Ball
The gig on Friday Night was pretty standard. Although the singers were so into it we lost 20% of the set to audience chat. It was a slow start but they mobbed the dance floor for the last number so…
In the Swing
I’ve got a gig playing lead with my old group the Big Swing tonight. I had to leave because of my move to London in September but I said I’d help them out and dep if they ever needed it….
A Couple of New Photos
I’ve spent a little time today editing and resizing some photo’s on my site so I can brighten up a few of my pages. This ones from a gig I did a while ago with Chris Lydon’s Northern Lights Jazz…
Presenting Eurobusk 07 Trailer 2 (of 2)
This came about through a random CD I played whilst Rob and I were driving. The song is from Austin Powers and it got stuck in our heads. So much so that whenever we had mental blocks whilst talking to…
My Monette Mouthpiece
I love David Monette’s creations. They are nothing short of musical works of art. Perfectly balanced in physics and beauty. I play on a Monette B4S for my classical and solo work as it gives me a beautiful free and…
Playing; Faster, Harder, Stronger
This gym stuff hurts. Another 10 miles and then those terrible sit up things with Pete but I have to say my playing has improved. I just find everything a little easier – now this may be due to “good…
Green Hornet Video
Plain and simple: Here it is, no links, just the Video!!! If you want to read more about the Film Orchestra take a look at the Sound Ideas Page.
Presenting: Eurobusk 07 Trailer 1 (of 2)
If you’ve not been following my blog you may not be aware that The Quarter Tones are going to release a documentary about the trip we took last christmas. The Trip was called Eurobusk and all details can be found…
The Solution To Sore and Damaged Lips
(This weeks Trumpet Kit post is a little different.) It’s just another one of those things that every trumpet and brass player has to deal with. Especially in the winter lips can get dry, chapped cracked and sore. Playing…
5 Star Charity Ball *****
Last nights Big Band gig was a success. The venue was at the MacDonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford (5 stars). It was a bit of a shame that the raffle, auction and speeches ran on as this left us with only…