Sallie Taylor - keeping the memory of Chapel Art alive
I’m very excited to welcome the incredible, Paul Moran and his band, Smokin’ B3 Trio to Cheltenham Playhouse Tuesday 18th June 2024.
For all Jazz lovers this will be a very special evening so be sure to book early.
Paul has worked with Van Morrison as his Musical Director, also playing Hammond organ, piano, synths, trumpet and Flugel horn alongside him in live concerts such as ‘Jazz at
Montreux’ and the ‘Royal Albert Hall’ and recording the Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl album.
His sensational skills as a jazz musician and keyboard player have bought him concert and recording work with an impressive array of top artists including, Van Morrison, Pete Townshend, George Michael, Roger Daltry, Natalie Cole, Joss Stone, Mavis Staples, Sister Sledge, Mark Knopfler, Tony Hadley, Rick Astley, Buddy Greco, Tom Jones, Chrissie Hynde, Joss Stone, Wishbone Ash, Marcella Detroit, Irene Cara, Michael Ball and Jools Holland.
Buddy Greco invited Paul to play piano and Hammond organ for his first UK tour - culminating in a fabulous concert at Ronnie Scott’s. His film and TV work include his skills as a Big Band score-writer and band leader.
Alongside Paul tonight are his fellow professionals, Jim Mullen - God-father of British Jazz Guitar. Jim is an acclaimed guitarist - loved for his inimitable mellow Jazz guitar sound. His accolades and appearances over decades are too long to list - but include featuring on the first three albums and touring with the Average White Band. Jim was also joint leader of the hugely popular British jazz funk band, ‘Morrisey-Mullen’; and as part of an
all-star collective of musicians, Mullen recorded alongside special guests Jocelyn Brown, Hamish Stuart and Angelo Starr on the album, “All About Music” produced by Sir Paul McCartney.
He has won many British music awards including “Best Guitar” in the British Telecom Jazz Awards (1994, 1996 and 2000).
Mez Clough has worked in virtually every musical style from punk rock to big band swing. He has also recorded with Van Morrison; Jeff Beck, Madness, Chris Farlowe, Paul Weller,
Leona Lewis, Willie Nelson, Jeff Beck and Georgie Fame.
Smokin’ B3 Trio are:
Paul Moran - Hammond Organ
Jim Mullen - Guitar
Mez Clough - Drums
Jo Harrop - Vocals (to be confirmed)
