Gavin has been performing professionally since he was 17, fronting all sorts of rock, pop, jazz, swing and big bands, combining his innate showmanship with smooth and soaring vocals and an impressive range. Gavin is much in demand as a singer, guitarist and compere all over the country and hosts […]
Stuart Paul – Trumpet
Stuart began playing the trumpet at the age of eleven and by the age of eighteen had performed concertos by Haydn, Bach and Arutunian. He studied at Birmingham Conservatoire and eventually played principal trumpet in the symphony orchestra and lead trumpet in the college big band. He has been based […]
Matt Venn – Drums
Matt is one of those talented people who can pick up most instruments and play them. His instruments of choice are bass and drums but he’s also a great vocalist. Matt has played alongside some famous people but can’t name them for legal reasons!
Tony Hobden – Sound Engineer
Tony has the ear of an angel, the patience of a saint, the energy of the entire Duracell Battery factory and is a thoroughly awesome gent! A sound engineer, recording studio guru, teacher of music, incredible classical guitarist and video producer/director Tony ensures the sound of The Name Is Band […]
Nick Malcolm, Trumpet
Nick is an original, exciting and heart-felt improviser. His rich, warm sound and sense of improvisational daring inform each and every musical situation and he plays with a total commitment to the music in the moment, whatever the stylistic context. His own quartet plays original compositions combining the rhythmic and […]