


An incredible jazz pianist, Eugene was classically trained and and won many music festivals and competitions but he really wanted to learn how to improvise and become a jazz pianist like his heroes Erroll Garner, Dudley Moore and Oscar Peterson. Eugene's diverse background has enabled him to become a highly skilled and accomplished performer who is much in demand throughout the UK both as a soloist and as an ensemble player. He can provide a type of music that is intricate, exciting, and yet easy to listen to.
Eugene has played at many top London venues such as The Cafe Royal, Quaglinos, The 100 Club, The Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Jamie's Bar, and Mustard's Bistro. He has provided first class entertainment for special events throughout the UK..



Michael Porter-Ward has been a professional musician for many years, he plays both the double bass and the bass guitar. He has been involved in many genres of music and has worked with many bands, from light orchestras to heavy rock and ranging from duos, trios, quartets, 6 piece jazz bands to big bands.
His forte and passion is jazz and has played with some wonderful musicians, including: Harry Connick Jn, Scott Hamilton, Bobby Scott, Jim Mullen and Acker Bilk to name a few.
Carlos is a saxophonist, composer and teacher. Based in London, working predominantly in the jazz field, with new music being his main focus. He also enjoys playing in a variety of styles, from 20's jazz through bebop, fusion and free jazz to salsa and dance. In addition to jazz, Carlos is inspired by classical composers such as Debussy, Bartok and John Adams, and also classical Indian music.
He has composed for many of the groups he has performed with, and has also written for film and recorded many CDs with a number of bands, as well as doing TV, film, and pop sessions and performing live on BBC TV and radio.
Brilliant drummer with an interesting and varied background. He was a member of the 'Leanne Carroll Trio' - which was the first act to be signed to Jazz FM records. Appearances at Ronnie Scotts followed. He later joined a trio with Gary Potter and Herbie Flowers and produced two CDs before joining the Terry Callier UK touring band featuring Jim Mullen on guitar, Bosco De Oliveira on percussion and Mark Edwards on piano.
David's Jazz festival circuit involved playing at such venues as Montreux jazz, Vienna Opera 'House, North Sea Jazz Festival and Glastonbury etc. He also toured Japan twice and produced CDs on the Polygramme Jazz Label, Verve.
"Hi
A note to thank you for the splendid entertainment at our 40th Wedding Anniversary luncheon. The music added to a wonderful afternoon and helped create a splendid atmosphere."
Regards
Esther and Jeff Aitman