Photo - September 2005 at Moffat Jazz Club.
L to R - Tim Belford, Bruce Carnaffin, Ken Oates, Brian Judge, Roy Cansdale, Peter Boswell.
MAINLINE JAZZ
Photo - September 2005 at Moffat Jazz Club.
L to R - Tim Belford, Bruce Carnaffin, Ken Oates, Brian Judge, Roy Cansdale,
Peter Boswell.
Based in the South Lakes but drawing its personnel from as far away as Settle and Carlisle (cue for a railway line, but not the only reason for the band's name), Mainline Jazz is a Dixieland - to- mainstream outfit which has been together for about 12 years in all, and 4 years with its current line-up. Although the basis of our material is robust and entertaining traditional jazz, the band is more than capable of branching out into smooth ballads and even bossa-nova, which stands us in good stead when playing at weddings and birthday parties.
The band consists of:
Brian Judge (trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals).
Brian has done the lot - big bands, brass bands, pit work and every kind of small band jazz from basic to bebop. We're delighted that he agreed to join us when Phil Morris disappeared darn Sarf, and his fiery but accomplished playing gives a firm lead to the band sound.
Peter Boswell (trombone and cornet)
Born in Baghdad (the reason for his sometimes explosive trombone playing?), Peter has history in Cheltenham and Sheffield but is now tucked away in Giggleswick, from which Yorkshire base he makes marauding forays into Lancs and Cumbria. He plays solid tailgate or attacking swing-style trombone as the occasion demands.
Bruce Carnaffin (clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax)
Veteran journeyman reed player, nominal leader of the band and author of these descriptions. Modesty forbids any further comment.
Tim Belford (keyboard)
Our token octogenarian, but you'd never know it from his playing. Tim has played in all sorts of settings, including Carlisle's legendary Gateway Jazz Band, led by the late Mick Potts. His fleet-fingered versatility is a big part of the band's success.
Roy Cansdale (double bass)
Well-known and much in demand around the North West jazz scene, Roy's dependable and propulsive bass lines, played on his distinctive blond instrument, more than fulfil the bassman's job of anchoring the band.
Ken Oates (drums)
Also a classical tympanist, Ken brings considerable technique to the drum chair. Although not a show-off - no Buddy Rich or Louis Bellson excesses - his all-too-infrequent breaks and solos always rouse the audience. However, most of the time he is content to swing the band from a back seat.
Band Contact - Bruce Carnaffin
01539 720172