Simon's enthusiasm for playing allied to a great technique and marvellous improvisational skills, enables Simon to produce jazz of the highest quality.
Martin has worked with many of the top jazz artists including Cleo Laine, John Dankworth, Peter King, Tim Garland and in numerous big bands including the BBC Big Band.
Vasilis is a remarkably talented saxophonist who plays with such passion and composure that his performances at Googlies are a delight to everyone lucky enough to be present.
At Googlies Catherine will deliver a delightfully interesting programme of familiar songs in her own entertaining style
A perennial favourite at Googlies, Julian is a local musician with a deservedly international reputation, who has long been regarded as an outstanding performer on all his instruments
The sight of Roger in full flow with multiple mallets is something to behold and he never allows the virtuosity to impede the flow and feel of the absorbing jazz he creates.
Art Themen is a multi Award winner and he a firm favourite at Googlies, where he always delights us with jazz of the highest quality.
We welcome the return of Sue Richardson, a highly talented musician, whose previous appearances were warmly appreciated.
Alan’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. His appearances at Googlies are not to be missed.
Although best known in the traditional jazz world, Ian possesses a rare quality in jazz in that he excels at other styles as well as being a first-class reader. One of these styles is be-bop (very difficult on a slide trombone) and Ian has formed his Be-Bop Quintet to perform the music of the great trombonists – eg JJ Johnson and Frank Rosolino.
