Craig Wild Big Band - A Tribute to Maynard Ferguson and Alan Downey. This concert is a tribute to not only the great Maynard Ferguson but also to British trumpeter/composer, Alan Downey. Alan played Lead Trumpet for Maynard and also wrote some of his biggest hits, the most noticeable: ‘Give it One.’ Before Alan Downey passed away he wrote three tunes for the great Bobby Shew to perform. The manuscripts for these have only recently been found by Bobby and he sent them to Craig to be played for the first time ever. Along with these unheard gems we will also test our lockdown chops with our trumpet section performing some of Maynard’s favourite hits. The band is made up of London’s top session players who are coming together for a concert of exciting, fiery music. Trumpets: Simon Gardner, Andy Greenwood, Tom Rees-Roberts, Ryan Quigley Trombones: Andy Wood, Pat Hartley, Mike Feltham, Mark Frost Saxophones: Sammy Mayne, Simon Marsh, Martin Williams, Adrian Revell, Claire McInerney Piano: Jim Watson Guitar: Adam Goldsmith Bass: Laurence Ungless Drums: Neal Wilkinson Donations: it is important in these uncertain times that these sessions remain free for all to view for now, so we are funding these entirely through donations - please make a donation so we can keep producing these for you, support our artists and live music - thank you! Donation link: https://ko-fi.com/ronniescotts Directed By Christian Doho Camera Liam Witchalls & Christian Doho Sound Miles Ashton Lights Charlie Dale Production Sarah Weller Produced by Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club