Portsmouth music scene


The Portsmouth Music Scene

The Dave Pearson Big Band Jazz Orchestra

2022, The 43rd year of the band

The Band plays regularly at the Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido, Portsmouth. More details can be found on their web page.

Link to their page http://bborch.org.uk/

The Musicians over the years

AC=Adrian Clift trombone, AF=Alan Flood trumpet, AH=Andrew Hooley, AHall=Andy Hall, AM=Adam Murgatroid, AS=Andy Stancliffe piano, AU=Andy Urquhart trumpet, BJ=Ben James, BS=Bert Simmonds, BT=Bill Tebbs bass, BV=Brent Vaughn trombone, BW=Brian White tenor, CB=Cliff Bevan, CBlack= Chris Black, CBrown=Cliff Brown, CC=Colin Campbell lead alto, CH=Craig Henderson tenor sax, CP=Chris Paradine piano, CRM=Christian Rivers-Martin bass, DB=Dave Brown, vocals/bongos, DH=Dan Harris, Dhep=Dave Hepworth DK=Duncan Knight tenor, DW=Duggie Wheeler, DWales=David Wales baritone sax, ES=Elliott Strand trumpet, HL=Hugh Llewellyn, HM=Helen McDonald, HT=Hew Terry, HW=Hugh Williams, IB=Ian Buchanan sax, IK=Ian Kingshott, IL=Ian Luxford lead trombone, IW=Ian Webber trumpet, JA=Josie Ann, JE=Joan Edwards trumpet, JF=Jenny Flatman sax, JH=John Hammond drums, JH=John Hill, JL=Jill Langford, JM=John Mason Sound Engineer/trombone/bass, JMast=Jordan Masters trumpet, JY=Johnathan Yates, JZ=Jan Zawada lead trumpet, KJ=Kenny Jukes, LB=Louise Boyer tenor, MartinC=Martin Chapman, MC=Matt Carless trombone, MCarey=Mike Carey piano, MD=Maurice Deans, MF=Martin Fakley piano, MI=Mike Innes, MP=Malcolm Parrot bass, MR=Mike Robinson, MS=Max Shoen, NB=Nick Blunn piano, NC=Nigel Colbrook trombone, NCraig=Neville Craig sax, PB=Pete Barrett, PD=Paul Daff tenor, PH=Pete Hills, PJ=Peter Jones Bass trombone RD=Rob Douglas, RE=Rick Eastman tenor, RH=Roger Hammond, RH=Russell Howarth, RW=Richard Williams, Rwing=Reg Wing sax, SC=Sam Crooks, Scraw=Stuart Crawshaw trombone, SH=Stan Hyam Sax, SHat=Steve Hatfield trumpet, SJ-Steve Jones, SP=Steve Parrot drums, SR=Shirley Rogers, ST=Syd Tanner, SteveT=Steve Taylor sax STitch=Steve Titchner, TCox=Tony Cox, TD=Tony Day, TH=Tony Halliday, TP=Terry Porter, TParr=Tony Parr, TW=Ted Whealing, WB=Wendy Blunn vocals.

Initials after song titles indicate the soloist.


2022

 FIRST HALF SECOND HALFToday's band
Sunday 23rd January 2022Take the A Train, Here's that rainy day (Tribute to Joyce Fitzjohn) PD, Quintessance PD, Purple Porpoise Parkway ST, PD flute, Wave IW flugal, PD, Intermission Riff ST, AC, Chicago Theme PD flute, NB, Geogia JZ.You and the night and the music IW, ST, NB, Willow weep for me NB, You're gonna try ST, PH, Killer Joe JZ, DWales, LB, ST, IW flugal, AC, Stompin at the Savoy, Salute to Stan ST, AC, Apple honey PH, AC, NB, PD clari Trumpets; Steve Hatfield, Pete Barrett, Steve Hatfield, Ian Webber.
Trombones; Pete Jones, John Mason/Adrian Cliff, Ian Luxford, Nigel Colbrook.
Saxes; Paul Daff, Louise Boyer, Pete Hills, Steve Taylor, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson. (John Mason played the first five numbers and then Ian Luxford took over)
Sunday 6th February 2022On a wonderful day like today, Where or when IW flugal, I can't get started JY, Intermission Riff ST, BV, Quintesance CH, You're gonna try ST, PH, NB, I remember Stan NB IW flugal, I remember you CH, IW flugal, Invitation NB, Stars fell on Alabama JZ, JY. Take the A Train NB, ST, You made me love you JY, CH, Night Train BV, My funny valentine CH, JY flugal, Artistry jumps ST, Here comes the bull JH. Trumpets;Joan Edwards, Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, John Yates.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Nigel Colbrook.
Saxes; Craig Henderson, Louise Boyer, Pete Hills, Steve Taylor, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 20th February 2022Take the A train, Intermission Riff ST, AC, Monday's Child AF flugal, Switch in time AC, AHall, JH, Your gonna try PH, ST, AHall, JH, Lonesome Road IW , Skyliner AHall, I can't get started LB, Georgie JZ.In a mellow mood ST, Sweet Georgia Brown ST , AHall, Purple Porpoise Parkway PHall, My Funny Valentine LB, SH trumpet/flugal, Mack the knife IW, Birdland LB, Apple Honey ST, AC, AHall, LB. Trumpets;Jordan Masters, Steve Hatfield, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Alan Flood.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Louise Boyer, Pete Hills, Steve Taylor, David Wales.
Piano Andy Hall, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 6th March 2022The Opener IW, PD, Fancy Pants AC, ST, Poor Butterfly PD, Chase IW flugal, NB, Poor Butterfly PD, Tall Cotton IL, IW, Exactly like this NB, IW, ST, PD, Lift Off PD, DWales, Moon River IW flugal. Almost like being in love WB, SH, Too close for comfort WB, Girl from Ipanema PH, IW flugal, Whisper not PD, IW flugal, PH, ST, Moving day BV, AC, IW, PJ, A foggy day DWales, IW flugal, Norwegian Wood JH, BV, LB. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Steve Hatfield, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Alan Flood.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Louise Boyer, Pete Hills, Steve Taylor, Paul Daff, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Phil Tebb. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 20th March 2022In a mellow mood PH, NB, Switch in time SC, I'll never be the same, Walking shoes BV, PH, CH, IW flugal, Limited Freedom LB, DH, NB, Funny Vanentine CH, JMast flugal, Quintessance CH, Chicago Theme CH, NB, Harry JZ. Strike up the band PH, Love for sale PH, NB, JH, Willow weep for me NB, JMast flugal, Intermission Riff PH, AC, On green dolphin street, I remember you CH, IW flugal, Birdland CH, Woodchoppers Ball LB, IW. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Jordan Masters, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Alan Flood.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Louise Boyer, Pete Hills, Craig Henderson, Dan Harris, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass John Mason. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 3rd April 2022You and the night and the music IW, PD, You're gonna try NB, PD, LB, Monday's Child IW flugal, Purple Porpoise Parkway PD, Quintesance CH, Give me the simple life DB, Witchcraft DB, PD flute, Mas que nada PH, Harry JZ. Take the A Train PD, ?dark eyes? PD, Dreamsville JZ flugal, CH, NB, LIft Off LB, Dwales, True DB, I've got you under my skin DB, Artistry jumps PD, Here comes the bull JH. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Jordan Masters, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Nigel Colbrook, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Louise Boyer, Pete Hills, Craig Henderson, Paul Daff, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott, Dave Brown Congas/vocals. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 24th April 2022September song , Don't be that way PD clari, AC, I'll never be the same IW, My Funny Valentine PD, Jmast flugal, Skyliner PF clari, Dreamsville P, A foggy day Dwales, IW flugal, I got you under my skin IW flugal, Painted Rhuythm NB, RW, Purple Porpoise Parkway PH, I remember you PD, IW flugal. St Luis Bluses March, End of a love affair PD, Night Train AC, I remember Stan NB IW flugal, Birdland PD, Salute to Stan PH, AC. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Jordan Masters, Ian Webber, Joan Edwards, Dave Hepworth.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Richard Willims, Pete Hills, Dan Harris, Paul Daff, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 8th May 2022On a wonderful day like today, Sweetheart Of Sigmund Freud IW, CH, NB, JH, Lift off CH, Dwales, You're gonna try NB, CH, LB, JH Embracable you PD, Night Flight CH, IW flugal, Doing Basie's thing NB, LB, IW, This is always JZ. Begin the Beguine, Quintessence PD, My funny valentine SC, Love for Sale NB, CH, Willow weep for me NB, SC flugal, Hard Hearted Hannah IW, NB, Apple Honey CH, AC, NB, PD clari. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Jordan Masters, Ian Webber, Steve Hatfield, Jan Zaweda.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Stuart Craeshaw, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Pete Hills, Louise Boyer, Craig Henderson, Paul Daff, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 22nd May 2022The Operner IW, CH, Almost like being in love CH, AC, IW, The Chaser IW flugal, NB, Over the rainbow BV, Moanin' CH, ST, Come fly with me CH, I thought about you BV, A Minor Affair ST, NB, Hey Jealous lover, IW flugal, NB, CH, Quintessence ST. Strike up the band CH, IW, String of pearls NB, But Beautiful LB, Big Dipper IW, CH, A Foggy Day IW flugal, CH, Hey Burner ST, NB, 'Hava' Nice Day, Alexabder's Big Time Band NB, ST, CH. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Jordan Masters, Ian Webber, Steve Hatfield, Jan Zaweda.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Nigel Colbrook.
Saxes; Pete Hills, Louise Boyer(bari), Craig Henderson, Steve Taylor, Jenny Flatman.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 5th June 2022 Undecided NB, Switch in time BV, NB, Wave IW flugal, LB, Sweetheart Of Sigmund Freud PD, NB, Caravan IL, Sweet Georgia Brown PD, NB, Chicago Theme NB, PD flute, Bill (STitch JZ) Take the A Train PD, Night Train BV, I remember Stan NB, IW flugal, Killer Joe DWales, DH, NB, BV, IW flugal, I can't get started LB, Woodchopper's Ball DH, STitch, Salute to Stan PD, BV. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Steve Titchner.
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Nigel Colbrook.
Saxes; Louise Boyer, Paul Daff, Dan Harris, Neville Craig, David Wales.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 26th June 2022September song , Intermission Riff ST, IL, Moindays Child SH flugal, My funny valentine JM flugal, A wink and a smile DB, Evil Woman Child DB, Purple Porpoise Parkway ST, Pennies from heaven IW, Switch in time NC, NB, This is always JZ. Take the A train NB, ST, Willow weep for me NB, SH, Birdland LB, How do you keep the music playing DB, Bad bad Leroy Brown,DB Count-em NB, IW, DH, Skyliner , Here comes the bull JH. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Steve Hatfield
Trombones; Pete Jones, Adam Murgatroid, Ian Luxford, Nigel Colbrook.
Saxes; Louise Boyer, Steve Taylor, Dan Harris, Neville Craig, Pete Hill.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott, Dave Brown Bongos and vocals. MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 9th October 2022 You and the night and the music IW, CH, Don't be that way PD clari, Monday's child S H flugal, Tenor each way ST, CH, I remember Stan NB, IW flugal, Purple Porpoise Parkway CH, Angel eyes, ST, End of a love affair PD.On a wonderful day like today, Chicago theme NB, CH, My funny valentine SH flugal PD, Love for sale NB, CH, I remember you PD, IW flugal, Woodchopper's ball PD, IW, Salute to Stan CH, NC. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Joan Edwards, Steve Hatfield, Neil Docherty
Trombones; Pete Jones, Steve Crawshaw, Ian Luxford, Nigel Colbrook.
Saxes; Bert Simmonds bari, Steve Taylor, Craig Henderson, Paul Daff, Pete Hill.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Phil Tebbs, MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 23rd October 2022Take the A Train, ST, Basie straight ahead ST, NB, What's new ST, NB, Children of Sanchez SH, Laura BV, PD clari, You gotta try harder NB, ST, IW flugal, PD sopsax, Dreamsville NB, PD, This is always JZ. St Louis Bles March, Night Train AC, Willow weep for me SH, NB, My funny valentine JM flugal, Sar Eyes IW, PH, Artistry Jumps ST,. Here comes the bull JH. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Steve Hatfield, Jordan Masters
Trombones; Pete Jones, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Bert Simmonds bari, Steve Taylor,Paul Daff, Pete Hill.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott, MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 20th November 2022September Song, Purple Porpoise Parkway ST, What' new? IW, Sweetheart of Sigmund Froid IW, ST, NB, Skyliner NB, Lets face the music DB, When October comes DB, IW flugal, Midight sun never sets LB, PD flute, Chicago Theme NB. During the interval NB DB JH, MP CH played Moanin',

Stike up the band CH, Quintesence PD, I'm gonna try harder NB, CH, IW flugal, Moondance DB, New York New York DB, Lonesome Road, LB, IL, I remember you PD, IW flugal, Salute to Stan CH.

 Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Steve Hatfield
Trombones; Rosie Connell, Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, John Mason.
Saxes; Louise Boyer bari, Steve Taylor,Paul Daff, Craig Henderson, Pete Hill.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott, Dave Brown congas/vocal, MD; Dave Pearson.
Sunday 11th December 2022 On a wonderful day, Lift Off CH, LB, Embraceable you PD, Wave IW flugal, PD sop/ten, My funny valentine JM flugal, You're gonna try NB, CH, ST, I remember you PD, IW flugal, OK with Jay LB, Evergreen JZ flugal. Intermission Riff AC, CH, Midnbight Sun PD, I remember Stan NB, IW flugal, Night Train AC, Salute to Stan CH, BV, Fanfair for the common man CH, PD. Trumpets; Pete Barrett, Ian Webber, Jan Zaweda, Steve Hatfield, Jordan Masters
Trombones; Brent Vaughn, Ian Luxford, John Mason, Adrian Cliff.
Saxes; Louise Boyer bari, Steve Taylor,Paul Daff, Craig Henderson, Pete Hill.
Piano Nick Blunn, Drums John Hammond, Bass Malcolm Parrott, MD; Dave Pearson.


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