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Canadian born Piero has recently emigrated to England. A phenomenally gifted musician he has been a major figure on the Toronto music scene as music director, keyboardist, saxophonist, accordionist and arranger in many jazz and R&B bands. He has played with and backed a diverse range of musicians that include Digby Fairweather, Jim Mullen, Bruce Adams, Alan Barnes, The Drifters and 5th Dimension and has opened for James Brown.
"Piero Tucci is a jazzer's dream, as unpretentiously skillful on keys as he is on sax." Sandman magazine.
Jim Corry – Sax
A wonderful player whose already appeared at major venues and festivals all over the world. He has played with an eclectic mix of jazz, pop and soul artists including Jamiroquai, Bourbon Y Tequila, Capri, Jamil Sheriff, Andrew Colman, Corinne Bailey Rae, Roy Wood, John Legend, Carleen Anderson, New Mastersounds and credits great saxophonists - Julian Cannonball Adderley, Phil Woods, Peter King, Kenny Garrett and David Newman as strong influences on his playing.
"Soulful Saxophone... Hot Stuff!!"
- Stephanie Ferguson, The Guardian
Chris Walker - Guitar
Chris lectured for many years on guitar at Leeds College of Music where he was renowned for his fine craftsmanship and technique. He has played alongside top names including John Etheridge, Alan Barnes, Stan Robinson and Jim Hall. He currently runs a popular jazz club in Sheffield and continues to appear at major jazz festivals up and down the country.
Andy Cholerton - Piano
Andy studied performance and composition at Bretton Hall College in Yorkshire and has since gone on to become a noted jazz pianist and composer performing throughout the UK. He has published works for piano, saxophone, jazz ensembles and big band. He has composed scores for musicals and plays and has worked as Musical Director for various theatre companies in the North of England. Andy has also worked with some of the country's leading jazz soloists including Tina May, Al Woods, Jim Mullen, Simon Bates, Dave Bishop and Richard Ingham.
Phil Johnson - Drums
Phil started his career with The Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra with which he toured extensively in the U.K. - and America and Poland. He has since backed many jazz artists including Bobby Shew, Alan Barnes, John Etheridge, Don Lusher, Barbara Thompson and Kenny Baker. A phenomenally popular and busy drummer, Phil plays regularly with The Squadronnaires,The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra,The Nelson Riddle Orchestra UK and The Kings of Swing Orchestra.
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