Musician Profile
Band Info
John was born in Ilford, Essex in 1948. He started playing banjo but switched to double bass shortly after. For many years he played with the Blackbottom Sompers. He also plays sousaphone with the Excelsoir New Orleans Band. He collects memorablia from the 1920's particulary gramaphone records and 78 r.p.m. jazz recordings. He recognises the help and encouragement he received from John Arthy of the Pasadena Roof Light Orchestra fame and admits to being influenced by 'Pops' Foster. He has an infectious sense of humour, which coupled with the big sound, and driving beat makes him a tremendous asset to any band.
Groups Played For (at CJC)
Previous Bookings
| Date | Group | Instrument | Further Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th March 2019 | George Tidiman's New Orleans All Stars | Double Bass | N/A |
| 24th February 2019 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 17th June 2018 | George Tidiman's New Orleans All Stars | Double Bass | N/A |
| 13th May 2018 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 1st April 2018 | George Tidiman's New Orleans All Stars | Double Bass | N/A |
| 5th November 2017 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 21st May 2017 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 16th April 2017 | George Tidiman's New Era Union Jazz Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 27th November 2016 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 24th July 2016 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 9th August 2015 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 1st March 2015 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 5th October 2014 | Johnny Rodgers Hot Six | Double Bass | N/A |
| 28th September 2014 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 20th April 2014 | Johnny Rodgers Hot Six | Double Bass | N/A |
| 20th April 2014 | Johnny Rodgers Hot Six | Double Bass | N/A |
| 6th October 2013 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 2nd June 2013 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 12th August 2012 | The Delta Jazz Band with Colin Bowden | Double Bass | N/A |
| 1st July 2012 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 18th March 2012 | Johnny Rodgers Hot Six | Double Bass | N/A |
| 22nd January 2012 | Yerba Buena Celebration Band | Double Bass | N/A |
| 13th November 2011 | The Delta Jazz Band with Colin Bowden | Double Bass | N/A |