Very kindly the Severn Side Jazzmen allow me to sit in on their gigs. Here you see me with reedsman Bill Basey (he also runs an excellent big band), and Dave Boxall on bass.

Here's a photo of "much in demand" trumpet player Stan Williams. Stan grew up in Llandudno Junction, North Wales. His first trumpet, brought home one evening by his dad,cost £3. But that was a start and teo years later he won a school music contest and awarded marks of 99%. His interest in jazz was sparked by a visit to the fish and chip shop. He heard a recording of 'West End Blues' playing in the background. That was the start of a very full life playing jazz trumpet and flugelhorn.

I felt it was about time we introduced some more photos of the musicians in the band. This time its the turn of Dave Margaronni, trombonist. These photos show that Dave not only plays superb trombone but has a background in playing the double bass. Here you can see Dave on one of his several visits to New Orleans. You will also see him playing with Kenny Ball, the wonderful British Jazz trumpet player.

Cafe Jazz Cardiff

I was delighted to be invited to play at Cafe Jazz, Cardiffs premier Jazz venue at the beginning of January. The band, a new one, is called 'The Workhouse Band' and was the brain child of Bob Goddard and Martin Butterworth. Andrew Naylor fronts the band on trumpet with the unusual line - up of two clarinets, bass, guitar and banjo. No Drums and no trombone at this time.

The evening was a success and there is already an invitation to return to Cafe Jazz in the near future. I will post information as dates are confirmed.