Big Chief is a British jazz band that also incorporates blues influences. The band is described by The Observer as "an institution as much as a band, bundling jazz, blues and soul in one bag and shaking them vigorously". Its members included John Fry, saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith,The Independent and Tony Reeves.
The band's history, CDs and samples are available at their website.
Band members Big Chief's band members were as follows: Edward Benstead - Trumpet John Fry - Saxophone/Vocals Tony Reeves - Bass Tony Edwards - Percussion/Vocals Barry Langton - Guitar Steve Taylor - Drums Chris Fry - Trombone Adrian Paton - Keyboards/Vocals
Discography
Details and options to purchase Big Chief's albums can be found at the Big Chief website.
It don't make sense (1997) Steppin' Out (1999) Big Chief Live at the Bull (2003) Big Chief Live at the Dignity (2009) Big Chief On Broadway (2010)
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