Ford JonesJazz Band

6-piece Band, Quartet, or Trio forFestivals           Clubs           Pubs           Parties           Weddings           Theatres           Any Time           AnywherePhone us on (01332) 752197 or ... e-mail us
Join us on Thursdays For a "Jazz Supper" at  "The Hilton House Hotel"  1, Mill Lane, Hilton, Derbyshire


No Sound ?? ..... download RealPlayer here ... Kelvin Smith (Clarinet) Terry Illingworth (Banjo/Guitar) Alan Offiler (Double-Bass) Derek Ford (Trumpet/Vocals/Teapot)....[Yes!..Teapot!] Dave Braidley (Trombone/Vocals/Kazoo) Chris Judson (Drums)

          This exciting and entertaining 6 - piece Jazz Band was formed in Derby in 1971 by Trumpeter Derek Ford, and Trombonist Mick Jones. Although some of the personnel have changed over the years, the band has continued to delight audiences at Festivals, Clubs, Pubs, and Private Functions all over Britain, and on the Continent ever since.

     Their “Fun” style of Jazz pleases all audiences from Jazz Club Devotees, to assorted Wedding Guests, the repertoire for any function is always tailored to suit the occasion, and the presentation always Professional, Making Them .........

THE Band for YOUR Function


more samples:         Milenberg Joys           Just a Closer walk with Thee           Sweet Substitute           

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