JO FOOKS
JAZZ SAXOPHONIST
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Welcome to my web site. I hope you'll find all the information you are looking for.
First of all, many appologies for not keeping my web site up to date, and many thanks to those who have emailed me to gently remind me!
I've had a very exciting September as I finally completed my new album, "PLAYIN" which features the fabulous pianist - Ted Beament, legendary guitarist - Dave Cliff, brilliant drummer - Buster Birch and lovely bass player - Ed Harrison. I enjoyed recording this cd and also working with such a friendly and helpful bunch of musicians. The title was inspired from a group of kid's who used to come and play in my garden in the summer and when I asked them if they'd had a busy day they always replied that they had been very busy.... 'playin'!
September has also been a busy time for gig's and I had a great time deping in Derek Nash's fantastic band Sax Appeal. It was amazing and a little scarey being on stage and listening to the outragously phenominal sounds of Derek Nash, Mornington Locket, Simon Allen and Matt Watts. Very inspiring.
I had the great pleasure to play with Jim Mullen at the Halstead Jazz club. His latest album 'Smokescreen' is currently one of my favourite cds and I highly recommend it. I also did a guest spot with jazz vibraphone star, Roger Beaujolais.
I still have a few copies left of my debut CD "HERE AND NOW" which features Simon Purcell, Val Manix and Buster Birch (however I'm down to my last 50, so order your copy now to avoid disapointment!). You can hear excerps from the album on the Sound Clips page.
I have included the musical notation for some of my compositions.
If you would like to offer any feedback on my CD and web site or would like to be included on my mailing list please go to the 'contact' page.
First of all, many appologies for not keeping my web site up to date, and many thanks to those who have emailed me to gently remind me!
I've had a very exciting September as I finally completed my new album, "PLAYIN" which features the fabulous pianist - Ted Beament, legendary guitarist - Dave Cliff, brilliant drummer - Buster Birch and lovely bass player - Ed Harrison. I enjoyed recording this cd and also working with such a friendly and helpful bunch of musicians. The title was inspired from a group of kid's who used to come and play in my garden in the summer and when I asked them if they'd had a busy day they always replied that they had been very busy.... 'playin'!
September has also been a busy time for gig's and I had a great time deping in Derek Nash's fantastic band Sax Appeal. It was amazing and a little scarey being on stage and listening to the outragously phenominal sounds of Derek Nash, Mornington Locket, Simon Allen and Matt Watts. Very inspiring.
I had the great pleasure to play with Jim Mullen at the Halstead Jazz club. His latest album 'Smokescreen' is currently one of my favourite cds and I highly recommend it. I also did a guest spot with jazz vibraphone star, Roger Beaujolais.
I still have a few copies left of my debut CD "HERE AND NOW" which features Simon Purcell, Val Manix and Buster Birch (however I'm down to my last 50, so order your copy now to avoid disapointment!). You can hear excerps from the album on the Sound Clips page.
I have included the musical notation for some of my compositions.
If you would like to offer any feedback on my CD and web site or would like to be included on my mailing list please go to the 'contact' page.