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Trent River Big Band

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Musical Director - Jane Olphin Jane is dynamic, fun and professional. The Band has seen it's most exciting changes since Jane took over TRBB in 2013.	Chris Chris brings the authentic sound of the Big Band era to TRBB with his lovely mellow vibrato.	Alison Alison has a great sense of humour and brings something new to the band.
Al During the day Al is the Head of Music at Endon High School where he uses his talents to inspire the musicians of tomorrow.	Nicola Nicola has recently joined TRBB on Tenor Saxophone! A new member of the family.	John John is one of the youngest members of TRBB and brings the big Baritone sound to the Saxophone section. Hear the earth tremble as he plays a solo!
Simon Simon is a Music Teacher in Stoke on Trent and loves nothing more than to be on stage playing trumpet and singing.	Paul Paul has evolved as a player throughout his many years with the band. He has become the main soloist as well as high note master.	Richard Richard has a beautiful smooth sound and brings the style to the trumpet section. Listen out for his lovely sound!
Peter Peter is a very experienced trumpet player and TRBB value his technical ability in the trumpet section.	Derek Derek Leads our Trombone section with a vigorous energy and enthusiasm.	John John is one of the longest standing members of the band. He brings an enthusiasm to the Trombone section which is infectious.
Andrea Cole Andrea completes the TRBB trombone section. Another fantastic member of the TRBB family.	Malcolm Malcolm brings the classic Big Band sound with his beautiful Jazz Guitar playing.	Phil Phil has taken the band forward with his big solo sound in pieces such as Sing Sing Sing and the Neal Hefti classic, Cute.
James James is a Maths teacher at Endon High School for his day job. He is a gifted musician and gives TRBB that Duke Ellington sound.	David Through his role as a Teacher, Principal and Executive Principal, David has helped a great number of young people become professional musicians and he brings a wealth of experience to the band. He is a fun and charismatic member of the rhythm section and he is a very valued member of TRBB.

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