Vintage Jazz
The Vintage Jazz Band has been with us (almost) from the start of The Badgers Mount Hotel days, nearly twenty years ago. Badgers Mount was originally called the Black Eagle and we were in the Eagle’s Nest next door. Because I love to dance, ‘Vintage’ soon became our house-band appearing fortnightly. In those days, the line-up was:
Founder and band leader/drums - Tony Scriven. Tony moved north to run a hotel and then moved to Portugal. ‘Dipper’ Duddy followed.
Clarinet - (late) Jumpin’ Jack Gilbert. Harry Brampton followed, who has retired. John Lee (also tenor sax) has now joined the band.
Trumpet - Dave Stradwick. Dave left to form his own band. Dave Wasket followed, then John Shepherd, to name a couple followed. Finally, Alan Snook joined. Dave Stradwick sometimes dep’s when Alan is away.
Trombone - John Shelley. Unfortunately, John Shelley is unwell, so meanwhile, we have Barry Palser filling in until John returns.
Double Bass - (late) Ray Holland. Terry Knight followed and he now arranges who will be playing.
Banjo - Colin Scudamore. Due to business commitments, Colin can only play occasionally. Nick Singer or Jim McIntosh (‘Just Jazz’ Magazine) will take Colin’s place, when Colin is not available.
Vintage Jazz has great appeal, particularly to dancers, playing fast, medium and slow tempos.