Terry Lightfoot
(Musical Director, Clarinet, Saxophone & Vocals)

Terry has a deserved reputation for presenting music of the highest standard and is one of the few jazz stars who have bridged the gap between the jazz audience and the mainstream public. Terry being one of the ‘elite’ British Bandleaders and a star of the traditional jazz boom of the 1960’s, has an enviable reputation as an entertainer and musician of international standing. He has performed many times at The Royal Albert Hall and The
London Palladium, he has toured with the greats, including Louis
Armstrong and Kidd Ory. In 2005 he teamed up with John Dankworth, Don Lusher and Kenny Ball, as The Legends of Jazz, to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Lord Rix. The event was compared by Michael Parkinson.

About Terry Lightfoot and Melinda!

Brian Jones (Trumpet)

Brian has been with the Lightfoot band for 5 years and the Alex Welsh Legacy, in addition to leading his own ‘Dixielanders’. Playing very much in the style of Louis Armstrong and Wild Bill Davison, Brian has established himself as one of the country’s foremost mainstream trumpet players.

Johnny Richardson (Drums)

Johnny was with the Lightfoot band in 1956 and has known Melinda since the day she was born! Johnny has had many spells in Terry’s band and worked with the very best of British bands, including those of Acker Bilk, Alex Welsh and Alan Elsdon, as well as many top-line Americans.

Roy Williams (Trombone)

Roy began his career with Eric Batty’s Jazz Aces, after which he joined Mike Peters and subsequently played with Terry for the duration of the ‘trad’ boom. He has also worked with Alex Welsh for 13 years and Humphrey Lyttelton for four years. He is a regular winner of Jazz awards, being the eleven times winner of the BT award.

Andy Lawrence (String Bass & Bass Guitar)

A rock solid rhythm section player and a thoughtful Soloist, Andy has known Melinda most of her life. Melinda was delighted to work with Andy when she recorded her first demo in 1999. Andy is also a highly talented sound engineer and has worked with Crystal Gayle, Jo Cocker and Mel Torme.

Richard Simmons (Piano)

A fine blues based pianist, an excellent rhythm
section player as well as soloist, something of a rarity in this day and age. Richard has had spells with Ken Colyer, John Slaughter’s Blues Band, that great American vocalist, Lillian Boutte and more recently Lulu.

Tony Pitt (Guitar)

Tony has had long successful spells with some
great bands including, Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, Alex Welsh and of course, Terry Lightfoot. His ability and enthusiasm is inspirational and Tony has worked with Melinda on both her Albums.