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The Alan Wakeman Octet

I first met Alan in his and my early days as members of Bill Ashton's London Youth Jazz Orchestra which became the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.  I played in his quartet along with bassist Sam Fendrich and drummer Paul Lytton.  What days!  Great days and looking back - what a privilege!

Out of the blue in April 2022 I had a call from Alan.  An album has been released!  BBC broadcasts from late 1969 and 1979.
The album, ℅ Gearbox Records.
https://store.gearboxrecords.com/products/alan-wakeman-cd-pre-order-1
is proving popular and would I play on some gigs to promote and to celebrate these broadcasts. Once again to cut to the chase I said yes and I'm so glad I did.

​Here's an album trailer which gives a flavour of the energy / vitality that prevailed in those times.

Below - few photos

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Photos: John McKenzie
​Below
Front row
: Henry Lowther (trumpet) Alan Wakeman (saxes / band leader) John Horler (piano)
Middle: Pete Whyman (alto / soprano sax) Asaf Sirkis (drums)
Top: Miguel Gorodi (trumpet) Art Theman (saxes) Paul Nieman (trombone) Arni Somogyi (double bass)
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    • Alan Wakeman Octet
    • In A Mellow Tone
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    • One World Orchestra
    • Brighton Jazz Mafia
    • Studio 9 Orchestra
    • Requiem Royal
    • Trumpet Kings 2016
    • Fun Time 2015
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