Sax Appeal
(This Album is currently not available but can be downloaded from www.smashdigital.co.uk) Live at "The Stables" Milton Keynes, the award-winning Sax Appeal were captured at full throttle, featuring full-length and unedited performances of classic material and brand new tracks, unavailable anywhere else. Special guest was USA Sax and Flute Master, Nelson Rangell. THE LINE UP: Derek Nash - Alto/Soprano Sax; Scott Garland - Alto/Soprano Sax; Nelson Rangell - Alto/Soprano Sax and Flute; Gary Plumley - Tenor Sax; Mornington Lockett - Tenor Sax; Bob McKay - Baritone Sax, Flute, Bass Clarinet; Graham Harvey - Piano, Fender Rhodes; Phil Mulford - Bass; Chris Dagley -Drums; Steve Hamilton - Piano, Keyboards; Mike Bradley - Drums.
Derek Nash
Derek Nash join forces with US star, the late Spike Robinson, in a classic all swinging two sax front line band. Like Zoot and Al or Ronnie and Tubby, they are the perfect foil for each other, blending the beauty of Getz with the passion of Cannonball. "Add the hippest young rhythm section in town and, as the Young Lion roars, the Old Tiger still burns bright" (Campbell Burnap) THE LINE UP Spike Robinson Tenor /Alto Sax Derek Nash Baritone/Alto/Tenor/Soprano Sax & Percussion Pete Cater Drums Nick Weldon Piano Rob Rickenberg Double Bass. "...handsome tone, amazingly agile technique, and flowing, uncliched phrasing." David Frankllin, Cadence Magazine
Derek Nash
Award-winning sax star, Derek Nash, in acoustic setting with the Rolls Royce of British rhythm sections. He didn't record standards but compositions in the style of classic songwriters (Jobim, Mancini, Basie, etc) written by Derek and his father, Pat Nash, who arranged for the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra for over 30 years). WIth Alec Dankworth - bass, Graham Harvey - piano, Clark Tracey/Ian Thomas - drums "A glossy but authentically enjoyable jazz cd powered by a capable reedman and ten strong tunes" Cadence/USA
Bobby Wellins
It is remarkable to think that from the Jazz Suite recording, Stan Tracey and Bobby Wellins did not make another commercial recording until this marvellous CD! After 30 years, the old magic is still there. The tunes so closely associated with Sinatra are arranged beautifully by Stan's son, Clark. Features Bobby Wellins - Sax, Stan Tracey - Piano, Andy Cleyndert - Bass, Clark Tracey - Drums. "...this is post-bop mainstream at its sparkling intelligent best! " Chris Parker BBC Music Magazine
Trudy Kerr
This very fine Australian singer came to the UK some years ago and worked for Acker Bilk. It's good to see a favour returned as Acker joins Trudy on this CD. Arrangements and keyboards by Nick Weldon and Phil Peskett and this super CD features fine bass playing by Andy Hamill with Mark Fletcher on drums and Mornington Lockett on tenor sax. Trudy is well established at Ronnie Scott's and Pizza on the Park and completed a world tour in 1999. THE LINE UP Trudy Kerr Vocals Nick Weldon keyboards Phil Peskett keyboards Andy Hamill bass Mark Fletcher drums and Mornington Lockett tenor sax. "Kerr's vocal is breathy, sexy, bordering on erotic." Cadence Magazine USA