The Rhythm
Section
Jerry Butler
(Piano)
Jerry is an extremely accomplished
pianist and musician, having worked with many bands including Teddy Foster,
Oscar Rabin, Vic Lewis, Frank Weir and Bob Miller.
The list of artists he has toured
and / or recorded includes Al Martino, Rosemary Clooney, Billy Eckstine, Shirley
Bassey, Matt Monro, Vince Hill, Twiggy (Musical Director), Billy Fury, Adam
Faith, The Drifters, The Hollies, Val Doonican, Lonnie Donnigan, The Hi-Los,
The Four Freshmen, Bobby Darin, Dusty Springfield, Tommy Steele, Max Bygraves
and Norman Wisdom.
Paul Scott
(Bass)
Born in West Hartlepool in 1955,
Paul went to Hartlepool Grammar School before studying double bass, bass guitar
and arranging at Newcastle School of Music where he also gained an external
diploma from Trinity College. He then spent several years on cruise ships followed
by work in theatres, on T.V., radio and much freelance work. In 2002 he was
awarded an MMus degree at the London College of Music and Media.
Paul has played with musicians as
varied as Billy Eckstine, Brian Johnson [AC/DC] and Burt Bacharach. He now combines
a busy freelance schedule with teaching at Guitar Institute, Basstech and Thames
Valley University. He writes instrument reviews for Guitarist magazine, and
was also Technical Review Editor of Musician [the journal of the Musicians'
Union] for nine years. He was also Music Editor of Bassist magazine for six
years (1994 - 2000).
He has played double bass with the
Glenn Miller Orchestra for many years - playing on the very first gig in New
Brighton gives him founder member status.
Paul uses SWR and Ashdown amplification,
Thomastik, Fender and Rotosound strings, and AKG microphones and pickups. Paul
can be contacted at: pscott@bassist.prestel.co.uk
Bobby Cleall
(Drums)
Bobby has been a professional drummer
since the age of 18 (about 100 years ago!).
His first gigs included cruise ships,
summer seasons and other 'learning the trade' gigs.
In the early 70s he was Buddy Rich's
roadie for three unforgettable weeks. His
first job was setting up his kit for a Royal Command Performance at the London
Palladium!
Bobby joined Ray McVay's band at
the Empire, Leicester Square at the height of the disco boom, around 1979, and
he played for the televised World Disco Championships three years running as
well as Ballroom Championships, Prince Charles's 30th birthday at Buckingham
Palace and other gigs too many to mention.
Around this time he was playing
in a rehearsal big band that won the BBC Big Band competition and he won the
Best Drummer Award presented by Jack Parnell.
Bob has always maintained a strong
commitment to teaching and many of his pupils have become professional drummers.
He has also written a book with
top American drummer Steve Gadd and articles in Modern Drummer magazine.
Bobby at present plays a Slingerland
kit (if it was good enough for Krupa and Rich!. . . . . .) with a Ludwig 400
snare, K Zildjians and Sabian Cymbals.
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