RB Jazz started life as a duo consisting of Ray Clarke - Bass, Brian Inglis (aka Bryan Gray) Guitars. The band has now expanded to include Tony Scott on Drums. Playing a unique and eclectic mix of Soft Jazz and country Rock / Blues including their own material their sets cover a wide range.
Ray,
Brian, and Tony are very experienced musicians having between them
played most types of venue and different styles of music.
| Ray's roots are set in the Blues, R&B and Rock influences of the 60's and 70's with artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Cream, Kinks, The Animals, Wilson Pickett, Robert Johnson, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry all having an impact. Ray stared playing in number of local cover bands in the Plymouth area, covering the Top Rank and Mecca circuit and venues across Devon and Cornwall. Having moved to the Bristol Ray returned to the music scene in the late 1990's, joining the Bristol Folk House Blues Band. He later joined up with a local singer songwriter to form the band 'More Mileage,' performing original material drawn from folk, rock, blues and country influences, in the North Somerset and Bath area. In 2004 Ray teamed up with local musicians to form the 'Breakaway Blues Band' enjoying success across the South West and Wales, headlining at the International Blues Festival two years running culminating with the recording of their CD "Dockside Blues." By this time Ray's musical influences / tastes were changing and with the renaissance of the Great American Songbook, Jazz and Swing were becoming more influential and Ray had the opportunity to join the Mendip Swing big band of which he is a founder member. Since joining the band Ray has developed his own jazz/swing style. |
| In contrast Brian's musical background and influences came via Atlantic/Stax Soul, Progressive Rock, through to close harmony and covers and the artists who performed this material. He played the Club, Top Rank, Mecca, Holiday Camp and College circuits as well as the major London Hotels and everything in between. After this period he took time out to write and develop his recording skills. More recently Brian has been performing his own material and is a founder member of Mendip Swing big band.To find out more visit Brian's page at Brian Inglis |
Tony
Scott has played drums with various bands in his early career, before
taking time out to fly Jumbo Jets, he has now given up his 'proper job'
and come back to reality as a musician! As well as playing drums Tony also takes lead vocals.
Tony Scott
? | Together Ray, Brian, and Tony are RB Jazz. |
Their sample play list includes the following -
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Feeling Alright Only a Fool Would Say That The Girl Next door I saved the world today Hotel California Still got the Blues I'm Alright It could be Magic Miss Grace Hit the Road Jack Save the last dance for me City of New Orleans Cold Harbour Lane Wade in the Water May you never
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Sunset Boulevard Don't Know Why Knocking on Heavens Door Nobody knows you when you're down and out Rainy Night in Georgia Peaceful Easy Feeling The Weight Sugarpot Midnight Special Tulsa Time Carrie Meet Me On The Corner Sometimes we get it right Tequila Sunrise Mr Bojangles |
This is what people are saying about RB Jazz -
"Awsome" The
Ostrich, Bristol
"Fantastic evening, when can you come back?" The Shakespeare, Redland, Bristol
"Very professional, they knew what they were doing, a really nice
change from the norm." Campbells
Landing, Clevedon.
"Thoroughly enjoyable." The spring Gardens, Hotwells, Bristol.
"Thanks for your support, great sound!" McMillan Nurses Charity Concert, Churchill Community College.
To book RB Jazz just go to the Contact page and send a message to check out availability and cost. RB Jazz are suitable for clubs, bars, restaurants, concert halls, private parties/functions and festivals.
