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Richard Leach 7 Stars of Jazz has a style of jazz reminiscent of the Alex Welsh Band, which, from the mid 1960’s to the early 1980’s was Britain’s foremost Chicago/Dixieland style jazz band. When asked many people have said the the Roy Williams – John Barnes era of the Alex Walsh band is their favourite listening. Richard is no exception and the Classic Concert recorded in Dresden during 1971 remains his personal favourite. With the perfect eclectic mix of Chicago, Swing plus a hint of Vaudeville, the band doesn’t just play jazz it entertains the audience. It is impossible not to be swept along with the atmosphere. This then is Richard Leach’s 7 Stars of Jazz, not a direct ‘tribute’ band to Alex Walsh but a band that plays with similar energy and skill plus the ability to entertain an audience with a variety of musical styles. After touring Europe and the U.K. as Pete Allen’s trombonist for six years, the & Stars of Jazz was a new venture for Richard Leach and joining him are some of the most experienced jazz musicians around.