This
refreshingly stimulating and
dynamic young jazz & blues
band is not to be missed.
Led by the recent UK Award
Winner for Best Reed Player,
Jeremy Huggett, Band of Gold
is the youngest professional
jazz & blues band in the UK.
Having
been formed in 1998, the band
has worked extensively throughout
the UK and abroad, has recorded
three CDs and appeared live on
BBC radio, as well as at all
the major jazz festivals. In
May 2000, the band launched BBC
Music Live on BBC national television
and has just been booked to appear
at the prestigious Cork Jazz
Festival in October 2001.
"A
superb band led by an even
more superb reeds man." -
Roy Steers, BBC Radio Devon & Cornwall,
May 1999
"A
fantastic band led by one
of the best tenor players
in the UK." -
Digby Fairweather, May 1999
"What
a great and energetic band
- the band sounds fantastic." - Carlos
Ward, Zurich, November 1998 |
With
the emphasis on entertainment,
and playing at a volume sympathetic
to the occasion, Jeremy and the
band pride themselves on a professional
approach to their music, presentation
and appearance.
Working
mainly as a four-piece, the band
is also available as a duo (saxes & keyboards)
and a trio (saxes, keyboards & bass).
If you want a larger band, Band
of Gold has access to a pool
of professional and experienced
trombonists and trumpeters. There
is also a female vocalist available
to add that final touch of glamour
to your special occasion.
Playing
a wide range of music from traditional
and mainstream jazz to blues
and rock & roll, Jeremy Huggett's
Band of Gold appeals to all musical
tastes and all ages. Being versatile,
the band tailors its performance
to give you the music you and
your guests want. This makes
Band of Gold ideal for jazz nights,
jazz festivals, weddings, parties,
private functions or corporate
events.
The
band comprises Jeremy Huggett
(saxes, flute, clarinet and vocals),
James Clemas (piano, keyboards
and accordian), Tony Mann (double
bass, bass guitar and tuba) and
Richie Burns (drums).
Please send
us an email or visit our
website www.bandofgold.net for
further details.
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