Noel Bannister - Jazz/Wedding Pianist

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Jazz Band

Some of the musicians I work with

 

Carlos Lopez-Real is London based saxophonist, composer and teacher. Based in London, he works predominantly in the jazz field. He enjoys playing in a variety of styles, from 20's jazz through bebop, fusion and free jazz to salsa and dance. In addition to jazz, he's inspired by classical composers such as Debussy, Bartok and John Adams, and classical Indian music.

 

 

 

 

Alice Harvey possesses an absolutely magical voice - and knows how to use it to it's full potential. The combination of imaginative and sensitive playing combined with Alice's natural style and original approach leaves audiences begging for more.

 

 

Sheila Daniels is completely at home backed by both solo piano or a jazz band. Her influences include Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and more recently Anita Wardell, Amy Winehouse and Nina Ferro

 

 

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Steve Conway has been singing professionally for the last fifteen years and has sung at many wedding receptions, private parties and corporate events in Hampshire, Berkshire, London and other areas of the UK. Steve has performed as a Rat Pack Singer and Jazz Singer at some of the south's finest venues including Wentworth Golf club, The Lainesborough Hotel and Kensington Roof Gardens. His performances have not been restricted to the south however - he has sung throughout the UK and his talent has even taken him to Florence and Northern Spain.

 

Lydia Bannister began her singing career in London's West End at the age of 12 as 'Jane Banks' in Mary Poppins. She then went on to appear in 'Billy Elliot' at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London.

At the age of 17, Lydia has a stunning voice and a repertoire of songs to suit any occasion. For further information please click on the 'Lydia' tab at the top of the page.

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Jenny Maslin is in much demand as a versatile performer and teacher. Trained classically, with a diploma in vocal performance, Jenny is also comfortable singing the jazz standard repertoire. Jenny can be heard singing 'Pie Jesu' on the Wedding page above

 

 

 

Michael Porter-Ward has been a professional musician for many years and plays both the double bass and the bass guitar. He has been involved in many genres of music and has worked with many bands, from light orchestras to heavy rock and ranging from duos, trios, quartets, 6 piece jazz bands to big bands. His forte and passion is jazz and has played with some wonderful musicians, including: Harry Connick Jn, Scott Hamilton, Bobby Scott, Jim Mullen and Acker Bilk to name but a few.

Dave Trigwell is a well known drummer and has worked in many jazz bands and with many of the big names in jazz. Some of these great jazz musicians include: Ian Carr's, Jango Bates, Leanne Carroll, Gary Potter, Herbie Flowers, Terry Callier and Jim Mullen. He also toured Japan twice and produced CDs on the Polygramme Jazz Label Verve.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

   
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