John Maddocks Jazzmen

The John Maddocks Jazzmen reach their thirty-fourth birthday in 2006. John had previously enjoyed success with the Black Bottom Stompers a band which he formed whilst in London and which still exists today. The Jazzmen have their own sound brought about mainly by the unique and driving sound of John's clarinet playing, John plays in an individual style based on that of the fine clarinettist Johnny Dodds, but John is his own man and encompasses influences from all over the traditional jazz spectrum.
The band's repertoire is very wide indeed with many unfamiliar tunes being included. There have been very few personnel changes over the years and one or two in the band can still claim to have been at least twenty five years younger when they first joined. The band has adapted to the changes well and the drive and cohesiveness for which it is known remains very much part of the band's sound. The band continues to be popular for all kinds of functions throughout the uK including most of the major jazz venues and festivals. There have been broadcasts and many CD issues.
The current members of the band are
John Maddocks -Reeds
Peter Wilkinson - Trumpet
Tony Farr- Trombone
Peter Tamplin - Piano
Stuart Gledhill- Bass
Keith Dorey - Banjo and guitar
Brian Barker- Drums