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. He also
has a PGCTL from Thames Valley University.
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 as a
senior lecturer at the London College of Music and ICMP. He has written 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 and Rotosound strings, and AKG microphones
and pickups. Paul can be contacted at:
pscott@bassist.prestel.co.uk
Paul's
profile at The London College of Music
Paul's
profile at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
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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