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Sheffield Jazz and Swing Orchestra Personell
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Orchestral Director John Naylor Front man of Sheffield Jazz and Swing Band The Dizzy Club
Musical Arranger Jon Trier Currently a member of Richard Hawley's band.
Musical Arranger Simon Stafford Multi Instrumentalist Simon often works with many national artists
Saxophones

Piero Tucci
Rob Skeet
Hanna Brady
Henry Fox-Hall


Piero the master musician cuts a familiar figure in his adopted city and a welcome addition too. Rob Skeet was a founder member of Katz Kiely & the bros devout. Hanah can be found gigging regularly with many jazz funk bands.
Trombones Christian Hines
Simon Stafford
Christian worked for many years with the QE2's orchestra and has performed with many international stars. Simon Stafford has more musical CV than most and has perfromed with some of the UK's leading artists.
Trumpets Colin Yates
Ben Lee
Bob Speight
Colin joins us to add that big band experience to this unique orchestra. Ben Lee is a thoroughly well heeled performer on the nation's jazz circuit. Bob Speight lends us a hand and keeps his eye on Colin Yates. 
Flutes Henrik Linnemann. Virtuoso Flautist who has performed and worked with orchestras and artists throughtout the UK and Europe.
Guitar Jamie Taylor Leeds college of music lecturer and superb jazz player.
Double Bass Colin Elliot Currently working with Richard Hawley, Colin's success in all things musical ensures the man is always in demand.
Drums Phil Johnson The phenominal Johnson enjoys respect and admiration from so many artists. 
Piano Jon Trier Currently working with Richard Hawley and many of the top players.
Vocals John Naylor Cat Walk model & Style guru Naylor maintains his well fed figure as always with gusto.  
Vocals Nicola Farnon Nicola just keeps melting more hearts with every performance. 
Vocals Bryan Day If there is a man we should hear sing much more often it is the wonderful Mr Day. 
Vocals Pink Champagne Tasmin, Sophia & Becky Penn-Critten sing with an exacting purity that is pure beauty.
Vocals Richard Hawley Richard's career has only just begun. A craftsman, and artist through and through who record sales have proved his fantastic talent. 
    Some of the artists our Orchestra has worked with include Jules Holland, Oscar Peterson, Catatonia, Nancy Sinatra, Pulp, Hugh Cornwell, producers Kevin Bacon & Jon Quarmby