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The story of a new band with
combined experience of 175 years !
In late 2007 a new band
appeared comprising Forrie Cairns on clarinet, Alastair McDonald on banjo
and vocals, Lennie Herd on trumpet and Roy Percy on bass. The philosophy was
simple: - hot Dixieland jazz classics,
spiced with some gospel and blues. The goal:- to re-create the kind of
exciting jazz music which appealed to educated youngsters in the late 50’s
and early 60’s |
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Contact us at :
Lennie Herd
33 Potterhill Avenue
Paisley PA2 8BA
0141 884 2500
email :
lennie@quattromacjazz.com
To listen to our great sound -
turn your speakers up and listen to "Hindustan" here |
Why a 4-piece Dixieland band?
Lennie Herd
explains: “We had been experimenting for some time with a four man line-up.
With the right four guys, it produces a very clean swinging sound, ideal for
traditional jazz classics. It’s also logistically very attractive; no piano to
worry about and no drums to carry!”
Both Alastair
and Lennie had been on Forrie’s radar back in the 1960’s but the three never
managed to get together at that time. It was Forrie’s idea to experiment
with this line-up in late 2007 and finding a one-man percussion section in
Roy Percy made the concept totally viable. Audience response has been
outstanding. Packed houses and multiple encores have characterised the bands
only 3 outings in 2007. The first three dates in the diary for 2008 are
return visits to these same venues, with arrangements already underway to
increase capacity in anticipation of high demand. |
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Why the unusual name?
The band is
made up of 4 internationally acclaimed jazz players from Scotland, but the
name “ The internationally-renowned jazz quartet from Scotland” was just a
bit too clumsy. The idea for the band was discussed by clarinetist Forrie
Cairns, entertainer and banjoman Alastair McDonald, and Lennie Herd over
lunch in a Glasgow Italian restaurant. A couple of glasses of wine later,
Quattro MacJazz was born! |
