About

"A band for all seasons from composers with a gift for conjuring up the gladness of hearts. Here's to Life!" Andy Robson in Jazzwise

The Westbrook Trio is the longest established and most widely travelled of all Mike Westbrook's ensembles. The Trio's mix of composition, song, and improvisation has been at the heart of many Westbrook projects, from the seminal Brass Band of the '70s to the Westbrook Orchestra. From the early '80s, Kate, Mike and Chris Biscoe have continued to perform regularly throughout Europe as well as touring in Canada, Australia and the Far East. The group's geographical and musical adventures were commemorated in their 20th Anniversary album L'ascenseur/The Lift . The group's 30th anniversary was marked by the release of Three into Wonderfull, its title taken from a Times review of a Trio performance.

This unique repertoire around which the performance of the Band of Bands is based, has been shaped by the experience of touring and of collaborating with artists in many countries. There are re-creations of Westbrook classics alongside new compositions, and arrangements of some lesser known standards, all interpreted by some of the UK's most original and distinctive soloists.

Line up: Kate Westbrook voice, Chris Biscoe saxophones, Pete Whyman saxophones/clarinet, Karen Street accordion, Mike Westbrook piano, Marcus Vergette bass, Coach York drums