THE TIM WARD JAZZ TRIO

Ideal for any event or function where stylish background jazz is required.

The Tim Ward Jazz Trio is one of the top trio’s in the UK specialising in unobtrusive Champagne Jazz background music.

Whether it is a drinks reception or atmospheric music during a wedding breakfast or just background dinner jazz we have the ability to play low level, cool, swinging music that is quietly toe-tapping for your event.

We have played many corporate and wedding events where an element of real style is required. The ability of The Tim Ward Jazz Trio to play small intimate events is totally unique. The totally professional musicians have honed their skills over many years of experience playing background music events. The client will normally get recognisable Jazz standard tunes from the American songbook played by the trio led by the smooth tones of a Tenor Saxophone.

The Tim Ward Jazz Trio
ideal for any function where background music is required

Line up:

Tim Ward: Drums
Peter Tantrum: Saxes/Flute
Paul Buck: Keyboards/Bass

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DARN THAT DREAM

MOUNTAIN GREENERY

QUIET NIGHTS

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Tim Ward has been playing drums since he was 8 years old and has backed many prominent Jazz musicians and vocalists including Alan Barnes, one of Britains top saxophone player, Esmond Selwyn number one jazz guitarist in the UK and also Dick Pearce internationally renowned trumpet sideman of The late Ronnie Scott. He has worked with many Jazz vocalists including Catherine Sykes, Georgia Mancio, Dee Daly, Suzanne Mellard, Yvonne Evans and many more.

Peter Tantrum, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute and Baritone Sax. Peter is recognised amongst musicians as a major player and teacher in the UK. His smooth style of playing is immediately recognisable. He was originally a member and featured soloist with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra when it was first formed. Peter has worked with many famous artistes both here and abroad including The Johnny Howard Band and toured Scandinavia with The Mike Westbrook Orchestra. He has also been featured with the internationally famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

Paul Buck on keyboards is recognised by many musicians to be one of the top keyboard players in the UK. In the trio Paul plays left hand bass as well as several keyboards! Paul was musical director for the major band “Wall Street Crash” for 6 years. He has also worked with The Berlin Orchestra and the Internationally Famous Count Basie Orchestra. On the Jazz front Paul has worked with many major artistes including Art Farmer, Spike Robinson, Peter King, Kenny Baker and Jim Mullen. He has worked with an absolute galaxy of stars as a cabaret musical director

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For that larger event we add a bass player to the Trio. This is a more “up–front" band available for restaurants or venues that need a feature Jazz night. We can also substitute the Saxophone for a Trumpet on the front line or alternatively have a guest male or female Jazz vocalist depending on the requirements of the client. We have a lot of success completing live music nights for restaurants, where there is a need for some vibrancy when people are eating.

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Here are just a few quotes from their recently satisfied clients:

" Dear Tim and Trio. Thank you very much for playing at our wedding. It was fantastic to have you playing outside and the music was brilliant. (Alex and I only wished we could have listened more!) The guests thoroughly enjoyed it and it finished off a wonderful day for us both.  Best Wishes Alex and Georgina "

" To Tim and your Jazz Trio. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding at Rowton Castle on 13th June. You were fantastic and we had loads of positive comments from our guests about you. You really helped to make our day really special and we are so grateful. We'll definately be over to see you play in Cheltenham when we get the chance.  Thank you again  Phil and Elizabeth  "

" Dear Tim Ward Jazz Trio. Thank you for creating such a fabulous atmosphere at my 21st Birthday last week, it made the party! You all had real talent and it was admired and complimented on by everyone there. Thank you for all your efforts to make the evening so memorable and special.  Kindest regards  Georgina  "

" I am writing to pass on my sincere thanks to you and the members of your trio in helping to make our wedding day so special. The music you provided really helped to create the relaxed and informal atmosphere we were hoping for, and friends and family have commented on how fantastic you were. Your manner was at all times professional, despite having to play in a very limited space. Once again, thank you. "

" Thank you so much for the fantastic music that your Jazz Trio provided us at our wedding... Your music exceeded our expectations - it contributed to making our wedding day unforgettable. We were so impressed by the professionalism of your band and the 50's style music was exactly what we'd been looking for. "

" We are writing to say a huge Thank You to yourself and your fellow musicians for the wonderful music that you played at our wedding. It sounded fantastic and was commented upon by everyone. "

" Hi, Tim.
Rather belatedly, many thanks are due to your trio, for providing us with such terrific entertainment through last Sunday. Everything you said was true.......the music was enjoyable; listenable and controlled in terms of sound. You were wonderful.
It was good that we managed to finish your session before the electricity went altogether...it didn't come back on until about 6.30pm. One of the penalties of living in a rural setting! The party was deemed to be most successful, according to all our guests. We certainly had a thoroughly great day.
Thank you again, for helping to make that relaxed atmosphere that was a huge contribution to the success of the day. You hit just the right note!
Kind regards, from Jan"