formerly The Blount Band


A seven piece band playing the old style New Orleans jazz, recreating the music of the crescent city,  be it a stomp, blues, hymn, spiritual or pop song of the day.In the style of the late great, Bunk Johnson, George Lewis and Kid Thomas bands. Our motto is "helping to keep the real jazz alive"

We travel extensively over the UK & Europe playing jazz clubs, theatres, hotels, jazz festivals, church concerts and private engagements.

We offer a choice of band size to suit any occasion.The regular seven piece line up is - Gwyn Lewis cornet, Mike Taylor trombone, John Scantlebury clarinet/sax, Barry Grummett piano, Colin Bushell\Clarence Nugent drums, Harry Slater bass and Tony Peatman banjo.
For small functions or background music we can take it down to a quartet or trio.

Whatever your need band leader Barry Grummett will be glad to give any help or advice.

We produce our own recordings & merchandise - for more information visit our CD Album page

For booking the band in Sweden our contact person is EWA LYHAGEN email address, ewa.lyhagen@telia.com



To book the band for your function contact
Barry Grummett (Band Leader)
Telephone: +44 (0) 1509 843431

Alternatively you can
 Email: barry.grummett@homecall.co.uk
To book the band contact Barry Grummett, Tel: 01509 843431 Alternatively email us at:barry.grummett@homecall.co.ukk