Tyneside Jazz Orchestra
Tyneside Jazz Orchestra | |
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Background information | |
Origin: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK |
Years active: | 1976 - YYYY |
Label(s): | Rubber |
Associated acts: | Newcastle Big Band, Phoenix Jazzmen, Earthrise, Last Exit |
Website: | none |
Members | |
Gerry Richardson Andy Hudson Terry Ellis Ronnie Pearson Gordon Sumner ... |
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Band history
The Newcastle Big Band split in mid-1976, but after only a few months 13 musicians continued as the Tyneside Jazz Orchestra. They had a trial concert at the Kelso Festival in September 1976 and returned to their former regular venue, the University Theatre on 1975-09-28.
Band members
- Andy Hudson
- Gerry Richardson
- Ronnie Pearson
- Sting
- Terry Ellis
The Newcastle Journal from September 27, 1976 mentions that this band was a reformatin of the Newcastle Big Band, but with only 13 musicians.
Discography
- String Of Pearls / American Patrol 7" from 1976
Awards & Honors
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Quotations and Trivia
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See also
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External links
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References
sources: Newcastle Journal - September 27, 1975 (split, new name); Sting / Gerry Richardson 2003 interview