NEIL MORLEY...   Very recently joined the Band and already proving a major asset. His music reading ability and range, which are the essentials of all fine players is apparent. Delighted to welcome him to the band.

COLIN STUART...   One of the founder members of the Band and who is a fine example of a musician who can easily move from a 16 piece band to playing with small mainstream groups, an indication when he toured with Harry Gold and his Pieces of Eight.  

TREVOR BARBER...   Although he was in the West End production of the Rat Pack for 5 years Trevor never missed an engagement with the Len Phillips Big Band. He has played for every recognised Band in the Country, and is a fine example of a loyal and talented musician.  

STEVE DAWSON...   The trade mark of a fine musician is to be able to move to various styles of music with ease and confidence. He is capable of playing lead, Salsa music and has backed many top stars both home and abroad.

ANDY FLAXMAN   Lead Trombone...   A strong character and an excellent leader of the trombone section, his playing cannot be faulted. His solo performance on “Emily “ is an example to all student players. On a trivia point, Andy owns 100 trombones.

PAUL TAYLOR   2nd Trombone...   A very talented and deep thinking musician, who is capable of playing  modern jazz, salsa music and traditional jazz to a very high standard and being equally comfortable in a trombone section of a big band. A writer of poetry that is often set to music and played on Radio Three.  A fine asset to the Band.  

ANDY FREW   3rd Trombone...   Joined the Band in 2004 and has impressed both musicians and followers with his easy going manner and ability. Still a young lad, (that is compared to Len,) his style of playing is quickly being recognised.  

BOB MASLIN   Bass Trombone...   Has been with Band for 15 years during which time he has proved his fine ability on an instrument that has very few solos. He is in great demand for most West End shows.  A popular and strong family man – it is a pleasure having Bob “on board.”  

BRIAN DINSLEY   Lead Alto...   Brian was Lens first choice in 1987 for the sax section.  A meticulous leader who demands the highest standards from his section, and a talented arranger whose scores are regularly featured within our programmes.  A keen ornithologist .  

PHIL SNACK   2nd Alto...   The Band required a Jazz playing alto player, and by good fortune Len was asked to deputise in a Big Band in Essex - sitting alongside him was Phil....end of story.  Phil impressed Len and two weeks later was in his sax section. No transfer fee ... a first class addition to the Band.

NICK BESTON   1st Tenor...   A graduate from London University studying jazz combines teaching in Orpington, Kent and playing throughout the Country with Len. Has a fine attitude and produces a superb sound on tenor. Married with a recently born son Alfie,  

DAVID BLACK  1st Tenor...   Dave is a multi-instrumentalist, alto, tenor, baritone, flute and clarinet and is seen on most gigs when players are unavailable. A graduate from Berklee College in America for 4 years he is already making a vast impression on the jazz and Big Band scene.

COLIN HICKMAN   2nd Tenor...   Colin has been with the Band for 12 years and is an excellent asset ...as an arranger, player, and “common sense” adviser, taking a great interest in all Band affairs.   An accomplished player on all wind instruments.

GERRY BROADLEY   Baritone Sax...   Joined the Band in 1997 and has that lovely rich baritone sound that is required for balancing the saxophone section. The seating area in which he plays represents a plumber’s bag with the baritone, flute, clarinet alto and bass clarinet. He has lived in London for thirty five years, having moved from Lancashire- but still sounds like George Formby.  A fine player. 

DON HUNT   Piano...   Don is the most experienced musician in the Band having accompanied almost all the top English and American singers. Bing Crosby, Juliet Prowse, Judy Garland, Anthony Newley, Matt Monro, Howard Keel and for many years Bruce Forsyth, the list is endless. Len's right and left hand man which is helped by his warm personality and silly sense of humour.

JOE PETTITT   Bass...   Joe joined the Band on strong recommendation from a fellow bassist after leaving Trinity College in 2002. A positive character and already Is an accepted name in the musical world. Fully occupies his days with teaching at London area schools. Has a great future.

BILLY MAGEE   Drums...   Every Band should have a Billy Magee, but they can’t have mine.  A superb drummer that swings, both for a sixteen piece Big Band or trio. A founder member and devoted to the Band. His one liners during a dance or concert usually stop the flow of any set piece, but are usually very funny, The greatest applause from the audience is always for Billy when featured on “Love for Sale “

ELEANOR KEENAN   Singer...   In October 2005 Len was introduced to Eleanor and in the first ten minutes he knew she would be perfect for the Band. Len rarely makes decisions that quickly but before the concert was finished he realised her style, personality and voice fitted perfectly. Her renditions of all singing styles are superb but Len's own particular favourites are the slow ballads. He chose right and hopes she feels the same.  

ANTON BROWNE   Singer...   Anton has style, plays solo guitar, teaches and has recorded three tutorial singing CDs yet he still finds time to commit himself for over fifteen years to the Len Phillips Big Band. Admired by many of his contemporaries, Anton brings his own interpretation to every tune in the library. A devotee of rhythm and blues. Always very relaxed and is a fine story teller.

ANN PHILLIPS   Lens devoted wife...   Probably the most important member of the Band, with her ability to the making of Tuna sandwiches and the numerous orange drinks for long journeys. Has won awards for the highest CD saleswoman of the year since 1987.  Most popular at the end of each gig when she hands out the Band members cheques.

DAVID FROST   Assistant to Len...   The unseen and “never mentioned in dispatches”...David who is never to be far away from Len. The man who checks all the music before and after the event. Gives advice to Len (which he totally ignores,) suggests routes to a gig (which always produces an argument,) but who would be impossible to replace.