F.O.B.B ( Four oaks big band ) A brief history

The band was formed in the late 1970's by Norman Taylor and a group of professional musicians. Although many of the original members of the band are no longer with us, the band still perform regularly at the Toby Inn, Sutton Park (2nd Thursday in the month ) as well as outside concerts for various organized groups. (Rotary, Lions , Golf Clubs Etc.) During the past 30 years, 'Top Line' UK musicians and vocalist's have been guest's with the band including :-

Kenny Baker... George Chisholm... Don Lusher... Ronnie Scott

Eric Delany... Dennis Lotis... Ronnie Hilton... Lita Rosa. etc.

We play many of the original arrangements of the great bands of the past, including Glen Miller, Ted Heath, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Harry James etc.

Present Personnel

Trumpets, Trevor Darby (Lead) MD, John Whitehouse, Barney Kinsey, Arthur Brown

Saxophones, Colin Nice (Lead), Judith Woods, Dennis Taylor, Mark Wilkinson, John Wharton

Trombones, Clive Allsop (Lead), Jimmy McGee, Don Buxton, Byron Wedgwood

Eric Pearsall (Piano), Jack Sandland (Bass), Tony Caldicott (Drums)