(Trumpet) has for many years been a key member of the Alan Barnes group; as well as with the BBC Big Band the Scottish Radio Orchestra.
In a career spanning 47 years, trumpeter Bruce has played with some of the best musicians around, from both the US and UK.
(Guitar) draws his inspiration from the great guitarists of the 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond. Drawing on a repertoire of standards and jazz originals he is also influenced by the 7 string guitar styling of George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Ron Escheté.'
He has worked with Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Art Themen, Alan Barnes,Roy Williams, Ray Ellington and many more.
Tony said
“We are planning to put together an interesting program of melodic standards and I think the instrumentation is a little out of the ordinary, so hopefully people will enjoy what we have to offer!”
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