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Nr Manchester, Northwest
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Member Since5/7/2006
Band Websitewww.martinbennett.co.uk
Band Members
Meet the Band:


Martin Bennett
Well known on the European Scene having spent the last twenty years touring, playing in all the major clubs and festivals from Norway to the Canaries. More recently two tours to Australia, several to Canada and a memorable one to California, have been part of his professional experience. Martin first visited New Orleans in 1966 and got to know, on a personal basis, George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Dede and Billy Pierce, the Humphrey brothers, and then in 1978, met up with Greg Stafford, at that time a very young beginner, but who nowadays is much in demand on the European scene. Medical problems forced him to give up playing trombone, but he has reconstructed his career on the keyboard, keeping vocals as part of the programme. He has put together a band of musicians he is proud to present as the Old Green River Band, a mix of old heads and young blood, all with the shared intention of playing top class music with integrity and passion.



Stuart Smith
Stuart joined the band while still studying for his music degree at Salford University, immediately travelling with the band on tours to Scotland, Holland and Belgium. He has a technique well in advance of his 25 years, listens to everything, and has a natural swing at any tempo. His exuberant style suits the band's requirements completely. Watch out for his exciting solos.



Howard Murray
Howard is a most talented reed player and well established on the Manchester scene, with a solid reputation for inventive solos. His musicianship is of a very high order, and when not engaged on the jazz scene, he is to he found working with young musicians. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of pre-war, wartime and post-war radio comedy!


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John Finch
John comes from a deep pool of musicians that came to prominence in the London area over 40 years ago, where he played with every band of worth around at the time. He plays in his own style and can offer sweet solos when required and driving funky solos as well. He's known to make the occasional vocal, and has a very energetic approach to his music, and like Howard, has a lively sense of humour.


Roscoe Birchmore
I have known Roscoe a long time and have always enjoyed his company as well as his fine bass- playing. He has developed the big sound and a full tone over the years and understands the roll of a double bass in a rhythm section such as ours. He has long been a part of the jazz scene in the UK and has travelled most of the jazz routes in Europe with top bands. As well as being a driving bass player Roscoe is a professional magician, a member of the Magic Circle, who is capable of baffling acts at very close quarters.

Chez Chesterman
Chez Chesterman has a long professional background playing at the highest level. He is a most exciting trumpet player with a vast repertoire. His stagecraft is of the highest order and his organisational skill brings a lot of his experience as a band leader to the fore. Among the great British musicians with whom Chez has been associated are Monty Sunshine and Dick Charlesworth, a highly respected pair on the European jazz scene. He has a gutsy jazz voice making his vocals earthy and full of gusto!

InfluencesNew Orleans Street Music. New Orleans Music, Cajun. Country and Western. Early itinerant blues musicians, boogie pianists. Louis Armstrong, Henry'Red'Allen. Recorded jazz from the 1930s and 40s. The Duke. The Count. Big Bands. Western Swing. Billy Holiday. Teddy Wilson. Influential reedplayers.
Sounds LikeNew Orleans Jazz and Blues
Record LabelPEK Sound
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
The George Hotel South Molton
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
The Old School Stoke Climsland
Feb 18 2010 8:00P
Marston’s Brewery Burton on Trent
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
Edinburgh Jazz Club Scotland
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Dumfries Jazz Club Scotland
Mar 11 2010 8:30P
Rugby Club Carlisle
Apr 7 2010 8:00P
The Louis Armstrong Dover
Apr 9 2010 8:00P
Aalborg Jazz Club Denmark
Apr 10 2010 1:00P
Aarhus Jazz Club Denmark
Apr 10 2010 8:30P
Copenhagen Jazz Club Denmark
May 1 2010 8:00P
Yacht Club Roa Island
May 2 2010 8:00P
The Crofters Hotel Garstang
May 3 2010 8:00P
Eagley Jazz Club Dunscar
May 29 2010 8:00P
Peebles Jazz Festival Scotland
Jun 11 2010 8:00P
Kircudbright Jazz Festival Scotland
Jun 12 2010 1:00P
Kircudbright Jazz Festival Scotland
Jul 2 2010 8:00P
Jazz/Beer Festival Dove Holes
Jul 3 2010 1:00P
Jazz/Beer Festival Dove Holes
Jul 4 2010 1:00P
Jazz/Beer Festival Dove Holes
Sep 9 2010 8:00P
The Louis Armstrong Dover
Sep 10 2010 8:00P
Mulheim Jazz Club Germany
Sep 11 2010 8:00P
Osterode Jazz Club Germany
Sep 25 2010 8:00P
The Old School Stoke Climsland
Sep 26 2010 8:00P
The Falcon Hotel Bude
Oct 14 2010 8:00P
Pump House Watford
Oct 29 2010 8:00P
Garioch Jazz Club Scotland
Oct 30 2010 8:30P
Community Centre Boston Spa

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   About Martin Bennett

"The Old Green River Band is one of the most exciting bands I've heard in ages. Their music could be described as 'New Orleans meets RnB'. It is quite different from any of the 'run of the mill' New Orleans-style bands, and I think few bands come closer to the true spirit of New Orleans in their music."
Peter Kings, p.e.k. Sound.

Many of the Jazz Clubs in the U.K. regard this band as the most entertaining band they have on the circuit. The Band presents its programmes with drive and dynamism, and a huge sense of musicality played by musicians of very high interpretive jazz awareness and feeling. Stage and club shows are exciting to watch as well as to listen to and any dancers present always greatly enjoy the Band's overall sense hard rhythm and controlled power.

Vocals are a strong feature, using material from a wide variety of sources, from such diverse backgrounds as the earliest of blues and jazz recordings right through country and western to popular songs, rhythm and blues, as well as some original material.

The Old Green River Band has an immediately recognisable sound of its own, a characteristic that is regularly brought to our attention by the great jazz public. We are not for the faint-hearted, nor are we for the traditionally found 'mouldy figs.' We appeal to those with a wider musical awareness, who walk the broader path and who want a band that differs most noticeably from the rest.

Our last CD - 'One For My Baby' is an excellent example of the Band live in concert.

Our latest CD - 'Dusty Old Road' is another fine example of the band live in performance.

"This new CD by Martin's excellent and distinctive N.O.-style band was recorded live at Bradford-on-Avon jazz club in June 2007. Great jazz club-great session."
Peter Kings, p.e.k. Sound.


Contact Information

For general enquiries about the band, or for quotations for booking a gig, please use the following information to contact Martin:

Telephone:
01942 677815,
Email:
martinbennettgreenriverband@hotmail.co.uk
Address:
469 Warrington Road,
Glazebury,
Cheshire. WA3 5NS
UK

To purchase Band CDs please contact Martin on the above telephone number, or email your order to:
martinbennettgreenriverband@hotmail.co.uk

Special thanks to Cassie Groos for the photography and design work.


Appreciation

"A very special thank you to Martin Bennett and The Old Green River band for providing a fabulous program of music at the Risley Hall Hotel for the Saga Christmas holiday."
- Margaret Saddington - Saga Representative

"Such an excellent evening's entertainment. Wonderful music played with great aplomb and professionalism."
- Ayr Jazz Club

"Another great concert!"
- Dumfries Jazz Club

"The best band we've had here."
- Happy punter from Burton-On-Trent

"Absolutely terrific band."
- Watford Jazz Club

"One of our special bands."
- Botany Bay Cricket Club

"Phenomenal contribution."
- Dove Holes Jazz Festival

"A great show!"
- Aalborg Jazz Festival, Denmark

"Super band."
Edinburgh Jazz Club

"A dynamic band with an entertainingly wide repertoire."
- Boston Spa Jazz Club

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Dec 16 2009 4:18 PM

Once again, this band played some of the great classic jazz numbers.

Ian Crichton. Jazz Writer. Scotland
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Nov 26 2009 2:49 PM

I felt the impulse of genius.

Rev. John Trussler
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Nov 24 2009 7:57 PM

Today the two CDs arrived. I listened to them. Conclusion: very good.  Will use them next Thursday in program"The Jazz Train".

Fred Hendriks  Jazz Promoter, Holland.
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Nov 19 2009 2:06 PM

'Get them back next year!'

Garioch Jazz Club Newsletter
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Nov 19 2009 2:04 PM

'Great band!'

Inverurie Jazz Club
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Sep 22 2009 8:11 PM

It was a great experience to listen to the band in Ebeltoft.  My wife and I enjoyed every minute of it.  The CDs have the same dynamic and unmistakeable band sound.

Svend Christensen
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Sep 21 2009 9:41 AM

We would like to thank youfor the outstanding concert on Saturday night and for the fantastic CD.   

Christel and Bernd Kloehn   Berlin Jazz Club.
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Jamie Brownfield



Jul 6 2007 9:01 PM

Hiya Martin thanks very much for letting me play with you in Dove, its was really great fun! hope to see you again shortly, Jamie!
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