Top UK trombonist - friend and frequent guest in Humph's band. "Music is something that comes from inside. Collaborating with different people keeps me alive musically. In the end it's spirit that really counts."
Ben Waters is one of world's leading Boogie Woogie/Rock N Roll Piano players. Although only 35 he has entertained in Festivals, Theatres, and clubs for over 20 years, with over 3000 gigs under his belt.
As a 15 year old with a passion for the blues, jazz and great artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Elkie left her childhood home to pursue dreams of becoming a singer. Early professional engagements included appearances with the Eric Delaney Band and British Jazz hero Humphrey Lyttelton.
The officially unofficial I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A CLUE web pages
After recording her debut album "Here and Now!", the legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton invited her to join his eight-piece band. With whom she toured and performed in some of the most amazing theatres and venues in Britain.
Humph's Publisher and friend Jeremy Robson started JR Books 3 years ago. Recent releases include Last Chorus and Faces of Humph
"This is the first album of hers on which Karen Sharp has played baritone saxophone. Having persuaded her to buy one when she joined my band three years ago, I glow in the dark with the awareness that she now has one of the best sounds on the instrument too!" Humph.
Rosie photographed Humph and his Band from 1984 onwards supplying some great album shots but also an array of more intimate 'in studio' pictures that show Humph doing what he loved best.
Stacey Kent was one of Humph's favourite vocalists. They recorded a critically acclaimed album called 'Between Friends' with Stacey's husband tenor saxophonist Jim Tomlinson
"His pictures are jazz classics" -----------The Guardian
Tina May is currently among the 'hot property' list of British jazz singers
Tony Coe was the first non-American to receive the jazz world's ultimate accolade - the Jazzpar Prize, otherwise known as the 'Jazz Nobel', which he was awarded in 1995.
Walter photographed Humph more than any other artist and has just produced a new book called "1950's Jazz in London and Paris"