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Martyn Thomas

MUSICIAN, VOCALIST, COMPOSER & ARRANGER

About Me

Former Rock & Roll and Rock Gospel Solo/Lead Singer, Principal Cornet Portsmouth Citadel Band 1992 - 1996, Lead Trumpet Clive New Big Band 1997 - 2007, Fluent Blues/Rock/Jazz Pianist, Lead/Screamer Trumpeter, Chuck Berry 'Style' Guitarist, International Published Composer, Commissioned to write 'Fanfare' for the Special Olympics, Speciality is writing/arranging Big Band Jazz/Swing for Brass Bands, Currently writing for and being recorded by BB De Waldsang (Dutch National Brass Band Champions 12 Times) CD's and sheet music featuring 'A SONG TO SWING', 'STEPHEN FOSTER REVISITED' and 'COOL YULE' are now available from Lake Music Publications (www.lake-music.com) For a list of recognised Brass Compositions and Arrangements please visit: www.harrogate.co.uk/harrogate-band/bbcomp.htm

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/11/2007
Band Members: 'COMFORT AND JOY' - played by The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.'ENGLAND SWINGS' - played by The Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army.'CONQUERING SWING' - Cornet: David Daws accompanied by Fairey FP (Music) Band.'HAPPY LAND' - Piano: Martyn Thomas, Bass: John Ellwood, Drums: Matt King
Record Label: Various
Type of Label: Major