Band Profile
Band Info
The band was formed in 1979 by Terry Mellor and started playing their swinging New Orleans music at the Railway Tavern Huddersfield where they enjoyed many successful years, they now reside at the Royal British Legion, Golcar, where they play every month on the first Thursday. The band has toured throughout the UK playing at Festivals, Jazz Clubs and private events. Their music can be heard as far away as New Zealand and America. They have toured Holland, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Majorca and Canada
Band Members
Brian Sam Ellis (Trombone)
Brian (Sam) Ellis – Born Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in January 1939 Brian or ‘Sam’ as he is...
Richard Church (Trumpet)
Richard Church – Trumpet/Cornet. I first started playing the cornet at school and then went on...
Roger Meyerscough (Clarinet)
Roger Myerscough – Clarinet and Saxophone – Roger born in Liverpool and an ex-merchant seaman...
Chris Marney (Banjo and Guitar)
Chris Marney – Banjo and Guitar – Chris is the youngest member of The Gambit Jazzmen band and...
Tony Pollitt (Double Bass)
Tony Pollitt – Double Bass – Born on the western side of the Pennines in February 1940, Tony ...
Ray Bowden (Drums)
Ray Bowden -Drums. Began playing drums when living in Holland in the 70s. My Greatest influenc...
Brian Sam Ellis (Piano)
Brian (Sam) Ellis – Born Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in January 1939 Brian or ‘Sam’ as he is...