Featuring Count Basie’s music, Andy’s Big Band will be playing the iconic 1958 album ‘The Atomic Mr Basie’ in its entirety in the original arrangements. Taking over Basie’s piano stool is Roy Hilton, with Paul Whitten (bass), Phil Crabbe (drums), & vocalists Yvonne Lloyd & Dave Williams adding a little magic to more Basie classics.
The Nighthawks explore film in a jazz setting, from Legrand to Bacharach, & films such as Butch Cassidy & The Thomas Crown Affair, arranged by leader George Trebar (bass). They also play originals & an eclectic mix from the jazz canon.
Joining George are Roy Hilton (keys), Matt Wates (sax) & Joe Edwards (dms). Tonight their CD ‘Pages & Frames’ is launched.
The wonderful Elaine Delmar, a superlative vocalist will be joined by Roy Hilton (keys), Simon Thorpe (bass) and Bobby Worth (drums).
Roy Hilton’s Hard Bop Preservation Society