The Band

Trudy Kerr

The inspiration for the show comes from Trudy‘s successful children‘s CD Jazz for Juniors. Born in Australia, Trudy came to the UK some fifteen years ago and is now a highly regarded vocalist on the British Jazz Scene. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and is soon to release her 8th jazz recording with acclaimed pianist Michael Garrick. www.trudykerr.com

Derek Nash

Derek is the well-respected band leader of Sax Appeal and is a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. www.dereknash.com.

Geoff Gascoyne

Geoff has recently toured the world with Jamie Cullum. He has also performed with Georgie Fame, Mari Wilson and Everything But the Girl.www.myspace.com/geoffgascoynegroup

Anjali Perin

Anjali is an exciting young vocalist, pianist and composer specialising in jazz, funk and soul. Anjali studied at the Guildhall School of Music and her debut CD First Reflection has received rave reviews. www.anjaliperin.com

Martin Shaw

Martin studied at the Royal Academy of Music and Berklee College USA. He has performed with The Brand New Heavies, Jamie Cullum, Sting, John Dankworth and Cleo Laine.

Sebastiaan de Krom

Born in Holland Sebastiaan studied at Berkleee College USA and has toured the world with Jamie Cullum and performed with jazz greats Guy Barker and Tim Garland.

Other musicians who have performed in the jazz for juniors band are Steve Melling, Hilary Cameron, Tom Richards, Michael Garrick, Julie Walkington, Arden Hart and Darby Todd.