Big Chief (band)

Big Chief is a British jazz band, that also incorporates blues influences. The band is described by the Observer as "an institution as much as a band, bundling jazz, blues and soul in one bag and shaking them vigorously". Its members included late British saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith,[1] and Tony Reeves.[2]

Band members

Big Chief's current band members are as follows:[3]

  • Edward Benstead - Trumpet
  • John Fry - Saxophone/Vocals
  • Tony Reeves - Bass
  • Tony Edwards - Percussion/Vocals
  • Barry Langton - Guitar
  • Steve Taylor - Drums
  • Chris Fry - Trombone
  • Adrian Paton - Keyboards/Vocals

Discography
  • It don't make sense (1997)
  • Steppin' Out (1999)
  • Big Chief Live at the Bull (2003)
  • Big Chief Live at the Dignity (2009)
  • Big Chief On Broadway (2010)

References
  1. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/dick-heckstallsmith-6155593.html
  2. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-reeves-mn0000152997
  3. http://bigchief.org.uk/about.html#members
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