The Apex Jazz Band was formed by musicians already well known on the live traditional jazz circuit. We perform traditional jazz music from the 1920's and more recent jazz from the 60's along with entertaining commentary and jokes in between numbers.
2018 - 2019 Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Dave Guinane - guitar
Ken Baillie - drums, Jim Day - bass
2019 - 2021 Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Ken Baillie - drums, Tomas Pedersen - bass
2021 - Present Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Len Crawley - percussion, Colin Free - bass
2018
In July 2018 the band first performed at the Knights Templar School Annual Jazz Concert Baldock Rotary Club Charity Event.
The video is available to watch on youTube. See link in top menu!
July 2019
The band gave a very colourful casual summer performance at this event and recorded a video too!
October 2019
The band performed for the Rotary Club charity event and recorded a CD and video from the event.
The video of both 2019 concerts is available to be watched on YouTube. See link in top menu!
June 2020
A nice local gig for the band. Unfortunately, no photos, videos or recordings were made.
October 2021
We really must take some photos, videos and recordings when we do this gig...
May 2022
The band returned to perform at this lovely venue. Unfortunately, no photos, videos or recordings were made.
You will just have to come and see us for real instead!
October 2022
A short video of this concert can be viewed from the bottom of this page.
10 June 2023
The band will be performing at the Baldock Arts & Heritage Community Centre registered charity event.
14 October 2023
The band will be performing at the Knights Templar School Annual Jazz Concert Baldock Rotary Club Charity Event.