Upcoming Gigs
Meet the team
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Paul Simmons
Bass
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Matt Whiteley
Drummer
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Tim Moorhead
Keys
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Eddie Hill
Guitar Player
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Craig Williams
Singer
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Graham Pell
Trumpet
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Rob Speight
Trumpet
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John Hopkinson
Trumpet
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Amy Shepherd
Trumpet
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Christian Hines
Trombone
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Ian Howson
Trombone
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Dave Smith
Trombone
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Jason Newell
Trombone
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Maggy Bennett
Alto Sax
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Paul Machon
Alto Sax
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Catherine Rannus
Tenor Sax / Keys
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Judith Haigh
Tenor Sax
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Henry Burek
Baritone Sax
Take2 Big Band
The Take 2 Big Band is an 18 strong group of musicians playing a wide range of music varying from the old standards of Glen Miller, the more recent music of Maynard Ferguson and up to modern day music from the likes of Michael Bublé. The band comprises four trombones, four trumpets, five saxophones, keyboards, bass, drums and rhythm guitar and plays in and around the Barnsley and Sheffield area.
Engagements
Available for bookings, the band currently performs at both private and public functions. See the ‘Contact Us’ link for details of how to book us or obtain more information. Costs vary depending on whereabouts the engagement is, the day of the week and amount of notice but we are very reasonable !!
CDs
See both our original CD “Every Little Beat Helps” and our latest CD “Home” – The HOME album by the Take2 Big Band is aptly named, as each and every part of every song and instrumental number was recorded at HOME. Throughout the infamous 2020/2021 LOCKDOWN the Take2 Big Band recorded 11 tracks, captured here on CD for your entertainment. Enjoy!
“Every Little Beat Helps” was recorded by largely the same band but eight years prior and contains some big band greats on there including Ev’ry Little Beat Helps and Maynard Ferguson’s version of Macarthur Park to name a couple.
CDs / USB sticks are £8 each or both for £14 (Plus P&P)
Music & Video
We have performed at many events and have several videos of our music on You Tube,
click on the link below to see more.
Sample Set Lists
- In the Mood
- Basie Straight Ahead
- Night Train
- At Last
- Tuxedo Junction
- Opus One
- Spring Can Hang You Up
- Pennsylvania 6500
- Blue Skies
- The Preacher
- Cute
- Woodchoppers’ Ball
- Jumpin at the woodside
- Ev’ry Little Beat Helps
- I’ve Found a New Baby
- Night Train
- At Last
- Come Fly With Me
- In The Mood
- Spring Can Hang You Up
- Me & Mrs. Jones
- Blue Skies
- MacArthur Park
- Feelin’ Good
- Sway
- Send In The Clowns
Enquiry Form
The Take2 Big Band, 6 Church Heights, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, S36 7LX
enquiries@take2bigband.co.uk
07791 501045