The
Band
Steve was already making regular appearances using backing tracks
and also performing with the 'Swing Junkies' - but a chance meeting
with Surrey based jazz pianist Eugene Portman set Steve Conway on
a whole new career move. Steve is now performing regularly as a
duo with Eugene on piano but gradually there has been an increased
demand for larger line ups. So now Steve has decided to use the
services of Eugene's already successful jazz trio. 'The Eugene Portman
Trio' features Eugene Portman on piano, Roy Jackson (from Hampshire)
on drums and Mike Porter-Ward on bass (from Kent).
If Steve is using backing tracks then he can perform a maximum
of 2 X 45 minute sets. He can, however, provide a full evenings
entertainment if he is hired as a duo, trio or if he is hired with
his band. An evenings entertainment can consist of piano solos,
instrumental numbers, vocal sets and recorded music during breaks.
Here's a little info about the band members:
Eugene Portman on piano
Eugene was classically trained and worked mostly in that
field before crossing over to jazz. His career has covered
many genres of music which has helped him forge a unique style.
Eugene playing has been influenced by the likes of George
Shearing, Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander and Dudley Moore,
so his playing tends not to be too high-brow and makes the
ideal accompaniment to Steve's voice.
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Eugene Portman |
Mike Porter-Ward on bass
Michael Porter-Ward has been a professional musician for
many years and plays both the double bass and the bass guitar.
He has been involved in many genres of music and has worked
with many bands, from light orchestras to heavy rock and ranging
from duos, trios, quartets, 6 piece jazz bands to big bands.
His forte and passion is jazz and has played with some wonderful
musicians, including: Harry Connick Jn, Scott Hamilton, Bobby
Scott, Jim Mullen and Acker Bilk to name but a few.
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Mike Porter-Ward |
Roy Jackson on drums
Roy Jackson has with many bands from orchestral to funk.
However, his main focus has always been jazz and this is the
style that Roy has become mostly associated with. Roy has
played with the 'Mike Miller Trio', the 'Swing Junkies' and
jazz/funk/soul band 'JFS Collective', winning the '2-10fm
search for a band' competition in Basingstoke. These days
Roy Jackson can be seen playing with 'Back2funk', 'Steve Conway',
'Jazz Junction' and many other jazz ensembles. |
Roy Jackson |
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