Jazz band for hire in Essex, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and other areas of the UK.

Jazz band for hire in Essex, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and other areas of the UK.

The Eugene Portman Trio was formed in 2004 and has performed extensively in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, London and throughout UK. Eugene Portman was already firmly established as a jazz pianist and was touring extensively with the wonderful jazz vocalist Alice Harvey. He was also appearing up and down both in jazz bands and as a solo performer. Having been requested on numerous occasions to put a trio together for various events he eventually began to use the same musicians nearly all the time. So the Eugene Portman Trio was formed and consists of Eugene Portman from Lingfield, Surrey (on piano); Dave Trigwell from East Grinsted, Sussex on drums and Mike Porter-Ward from Faversham, Kent on bass. The Eugene Portman Trio grew from a need for jazz that wasn't too high-brow, but consisted of great tunes. A style of music that would have a more general appeal than most contemporary jazz combos. Influences having been the classic trios of Dudley Moore, Oscar Peterson and Monty Alexander. These influences combined with an innovative creativity have been instrumental in making the trio highly suitable for corporate events, weddings and private parties. The music can be mellow at times and exciting when the mood calls for it.

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