The big band is the Rolls Royce of jazz. Once heard, immediately a convert!
So it’s great to have a welcome return for a stalwart of the old Vortex. Their gig here in January showed John’s uniqueness as composer and arranger.
John Bennett Band
Line up:
Theo Gordon [ alto ], Rachell Bartlet [ten/sop] Louise Elliott [ten/flute] Tamar [bari/flute]
[Trumpets] Peter Rolinson, Claud Deppa, Dave Boa
[Trombones ] Dave Liddel, Alan Tomlinson, John Bennett, Tuba Tom Hewin
[Keys] Catt Craig[ Gtr ]John Blackwell [ Bass ]Jeff Miller [Drums ] Harry Bennett
[Trumpets] Peter Rolinson, Claud Deppa, Dave Boa
[Trombones ] Dave Liddel, Alan Tomlinson, John Bennett, Tuba Tom Hewin
[Keys] Catt Craig[ Gtr ]John Blackwell [ Bass ]Jeff Miller [Drums ] Harry Bennett
Compositions by J Bennett