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The [[Newcastle Big Band]] split in mid-[[1976]], but after only a few months 13 musicians continued as the Tyneside Jazz Orchestra. They had a trial concert at the Kelso Festival in September [[1976]] and returned to their former regular venue, the [[University Theatre]] on [[1975-09-28]]. | The [[Newcastle Big Band]] split in mid-[[1976]], but after only a few months 13 musicians continued as the Tyneside Jazz Orchestra. They had a trial concert at the Kelso Festival in September [[1976]] and returned to their former regular venue, the [[University Theatre]] on [[1975-09-28]]. | ||
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The Newcastle Journal from September 27, [[1976]] mentions that this band was a reformatin of the [[Newcastle Big Band]], but with only 13 musicians. | The Newcastle Journal from September 27, [[1976]] mentions that this band was a reformatin of the [[Newcastle Big Band]], but with only 13 musicians. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:26, 14 June 2020
| Tyneside Jazz Orchestra | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK |
| Years active: | 1976 - YYYY |
| Label(s): | Rubber |
| Associated acts: | Newcastle Big Band, Phoenix Jazzmen, Earthrise, Last Exit |
| Website: | none |
| Members | |
| Gerry Richardson Andy Hudson Ronnie Pearson Gordon Sumner ... | |
Contents
Band history
The Newcastle Big Band split in mid-1976, but after only a few months 13 musicians continued as the Tyneside Jazz Orchestra. They had a trial concert at the Kelso Festival in September 1976 and returned to their former regular venue, the University Theatre on 1975-09-28.
In a 2003 interview Sting and Gerry Richardson confirm that Last Exit were basically the rhythm section for the Tyneside Jazz Orchestra.
Band members
- Andy Hudson
- Gerry Richardson
- Ronnie Pearson
- Sting
The Newcastle Journal from September 27, 1976 mentions that this band was a reformatin of the Newcastle Big Band, but with only 13 musicians.
Discography
- String Of Pearls / American Patrol 7" from 1976
Awards & Honors
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Quotations and Trivia
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See also
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External links
References
sources: Newcastle Journal - September 27, 1975 (split, new name); Sting / Gerry Richardson 2003 interview
