John Shillito's Riviera Ramblers

John Shillito was bitten by the "Jazzbug" in my early teens and inspired to take up the trumpet so that I could enjoy the thrill of playing the music as well as just listening to it. That was well over 65 years ago, now, and - the great thing is - I'm still getting the same thrill today - with the same kind of youthful energy and enthusiasm as I did then, although I guess you might call me a "veteran" now. I made my debut as a band leader in 1954 and I'm not stopping yet!

The band is an entertaining, exciting six or seven piece band that plays contemporary traditional New Orleans style jazz and swing to add Creole spice and a "downtown" flavour in a sweet, hot and "Manouche" vibe - a "fun-size" swing band to put a beat in your feet and a smile on your face!

John Shillito's Riviera Ramblers

www.johnshillito.co.uk