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take the a train the avon cities jazz band
The Avon Cities Jazz Band was a jazz band from Bristol, England, that formed in 1949 and eventually split in 2000. The band was known for performing jazz standards such as "Cotton Tail" (originally performed by the influential pianist Duke Ellington), and for creating their own tunes.
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One popular example of their own compositions is African Song. It was from one of their most popular albums, Tempo Fugit, which was released in the 1990s. The Avon Cities were particularly successful in the 1970s and 1980s.
Members
The core members of the band:
Other notable members of the band included:
Geoff Nichols and Mike Hitchings never left the band, playing from 1949 until 2000.
In 1952, Geoff Nichols, Mike Hitchins, Ray Bush and Basil Wright formed the Avon Cities Skiffle Group.
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Hawaiian War Chant2014
Study in Sepia2011
Jump for Joy2014