The Frank Sextet
Once upon a time, in a place far far away (Guildford), I used to play the trombone in a Dixieland Jazz band called The Frank Sextet. I have no idea why we were called The Frank Sextet, we didn't know anyone called Frank and there were in fact only really five of us:Stephen Davis - Trumpet
Chris Hill - Trombone
John Bullock - Saxamophone
Mike Wykes - Clarinet
Tom Lingard - Drums
If you lived in Guildford around 1994 - 96 you may have seen as busking under the clock in the High Street or at the occasional gig. We even busked once by the beach in the Spanish resort of Tossa Del Mar and made a good few bob before the local policía moved us on. The odd audio cassette or VHS tape of such performances exist, but even better; given that we all went to the same school, when that school decided to record a CD a year or so after we left, they asked us back to play on it (with the addition of a bassest and a pianist). This means that the Frank Sextet are available in glorious hi-fidelity stereo for future generations to enjoy. And now, for the first time on the web, I give you The Frank Sextet...
Temptation Tag
Lazy River
Kansas City Stomp
2 Comments:
bloody marvellous
Having lived in Guildford for a year Dawn and I both agree that this is most definitely music for Guildford high street. You always find some jazz / blues band down there. And I must say they always helped brighten the mood, so well done Chris and The Frank Sextet for cheering people up in Guildford.
Post a Comment
<< Home