Winston’s Pennine Jazz

Winston’s Pennine Jazz were formed in 2000 by Keith Shone as part of that year’s centenary celebrations. Keith’s vision was to create a centre of musical excellence that could provide a flexible response to varying customer needs and different occasions, drawing on a pool of talented musicians. The result has been very successful indeed, and Keith is delighted at being able to provide a line up that will meet most demands across the jazz spectrum, embracing social functions, corporate events, promotions and jazz festivals. At Hyde Cricket & Squash Club we are interested in Keith’s traditional band, which will readily inject mainstream and popular numbers into the evening. Look at the experienced musicianship in the pen picture of this format, and you will know you’re in for a treat when Winston’s Pennine Jazz come up to Werneth Low to play for you.

Band Members

Front Line

Eugene Farrar– trombone/harmonica/sousaphone/vocals

Eugene has been busy on the jazz scene since the early 1990s
Played with many big bands, orchestras and brass sections
Studied music in Manchester and Newcastle
Has made many recordings and TV appearances
Playing sousaphone and harmonica to complement his smooth trombone style, Eugene is a versatile member of this talented band

Dave Kendall – trumpet

Dave has been active on the Yorkshire jazz scene since teenage years
At home with many varied jazz styles, from New Orleans to Bee-bop
Gained deserved recognition from time with the Yorkshire Jazz Band
Clifford Brown is one of his favourite trumpet players
Dave’s all round ability ensures that he is in constant demand, and he is a great asset to Winston’s Pennine Jazz

Andy Wallis - clarinet/tenor sax

Andy started playing clarinet and piano at the age of seven
Bought his first saxophone in his mid teens
Soon playing with bands in and around London
After study years, moved to Huddersfield
Although maintaining an interest in several musical styles, his is now more inclined to concentrate on jazz
Plays with the Manhattan Sound Bigband and Swing of Things, as well as Winston’s Pennine Jazz

Rhythm Section

Ken Hinckley – drums/vocals

Ken’s earliest musical experiences were singing as a child in a number of school and church choirs
Encouraged by his father’s drumming, he started playing in1962, appearing at dances and social functions in the Bradford area.
Turned pro in 1964 and toured Germany several times
Enjoyed regular drumming/singing engagements at holiday camps and dance halls across the UK
Can boast over 40 years’ entertaining the public, and still enjoying doing so; that’s some experience!

Keith Shone – double bass/bandleader

Keith comes from a musical family and studied piano as a child
Became interested in jazz as a teenager, influenced by such greats as Oscar Peterson, Errol Garner, Fats Waller and Ramsey Lewis
Took up double bass in the 1970s, performing in folk groups, dance bands and country bands across the UK
Bass playing greatly influenced by Ray Brown and Milt Hinton
Played with many renowned jazz bands at festivals and UK venues
In 2000, formed Winston’s Pennine Jazz, which records on the Pennine Jazz label

Brian Herbert - guitar/banjo

Brian’s early musical experiences were with jazz rock in the 1960s/1970s
During the 1990s, he toured nationally and internationally, including stints with American singer Clive Baldwin and his Al Jolson tribute show
With ranging musical tastes, Brian has been very busy on the jazz scene
Influences include Miles Davis, George Benson and Chet Atkins
Provides a very polished and entertaining input to Winston’s Pennine Jazz