Jake Fryer - Alto Saxophone
Rodney Mendoza - Piano
Vilem Hais/Nick Pugh- Double Bass
John Sergeant - Drums
with special guests
Martin Shaw - Trumpet
Sam Mayne -Alto Saxophone
Bob Martin -Alto Saxophone
OUR NEW CD 'ON OUR TERMS' IS AVAILABLE FROM :
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Over the years both Jake fryer and the band have received these reviews from critics:
'The British Jake Fryer and the London BeBop Collective featuring Fryer on the alto sax,promises to be a treat for mainstream jazz buffs'
Sanil Sampat-The Times of India
'Jake Fryer Quartet-This soulful saxophonist will blow Mumbai away'
Colin D'Cruz -Hindustan Times
'The lightning guitar and sax of Bollywood Bop reveal impressive technique'
John Bungey-The Times
'The festival must be congratulated for proving that Jazz is as Jazz does. Jake Fryer & The London Bebop Collective brandished bebop manoeuvres'
Nandini Nair-The Hindu Newspaper: Metro Plus Delhi
.....also we have recieved these nice words from saxophonist Charles McPherson.
'your recordings sound good I like your phrasing'
Jake Fryer has played and recorded with Jazz legend Bud Shank and his quartet Joe La Barbera ,Mike Wofford and Bob Magnusson in Los Angeles for a bebop album project.He has also appeared at Ronnie Scotts as part of the Brit Fest celebarting the clubs golden anniversary with the group the LJC.As well as playing Lead alto with the Four Tops he has played with Malene Mortensen supporting Stan Tracey and Guy Barker as part of the London Jazz Festival and headlined at the Duc des Lombards Jazz Club in Paris.His band The London BeBop Collective also headlined at the Bandra and Utsav jazz festivals in India as well as appearing on Sky Televisions progaramme 'Just Jazz' and recieveing excellent reviews from jazz critics in The Times of India and Hindusatn Times.His quintet are also featured in the BBC funded feature film 'Nativity' starring Alan Carr,Martin Freeman and Ricky Tomlinson.He has also composed music for television.
Rodney Mendoza has been a busy pianist for both Jazz and shows for many years.He has musically directed and played in many of the top shows in the westend and appeared on countless radio broadcasts as a jazz pianist.
Nick Pugh is one of the most sought after bass players on the London scene having worked with such top names as Peter king and Jim Mullen .He has appeared on many recordings and has toured the country in various different bands .
Jon Sargeant again is a drummer in great demand and has played alongside many top names including Bob Barter,Stan Reynolds and most recently Jim Mullen.He has perfomed at many top venues including the Bulls Head jazz club in Barnes.
Over the years both Jake fryer and the band have received these reviews from critics:
