
STEVE TUCKER
Double Bass/Vocals
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With over 20 years' live band experience, singing and dancing in three musicals including playing Chino in West Side story, Steve brings pizzazz and great showmanship to the All Stars.
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DAVE SOBY
Piano
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Dave is an experienced stride, ragtime, boogie and blues pianist whose work includes three stints with the famous Steve Lane's Southern Stompers. Dave and Steve started the All Stars nine years ago and have shaped it to the band we have today.
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DAVE VAUGHAN
Clarinet/Saxophone
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Has worked in the South West for the past twenty years in jazz and function bands. His musical passion for swing and blues music add a strong influence to the band's sound. Dave's humour, sensitivity and performance make the band swing.
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ANGUS THOMSON
Cornet
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A very strong cornet player with much experience and discipline, he gives the band edge, strength and leadership. Angus still plays with the Ploughboy Jazz Band and has excelled with variety and conviction in his nine year period with the All Stars.
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JIM NEWTON
Percussion
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Jim Newton plays drums in a wide range of styles including Dixie, Mainstream, Modern, Big Band, Latin, Jazz-funk, Rock, Pop & Blues. Jim is a very experienced and talented musician having played drums since 1962 and worked with a “who’s who” list of names in the jazz world. As a “listening” drummer Jim provides driving yet sensitive ensemble work, as well as inventive solos, ensuring that his drum skills are in constant demand.
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JOHN WESTAWAY
Guitar
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John has worked in many jazz and dance bands in Devon. His love of music, farming and golf bring solid character and playful humour to the band. His tailor-made swinging, driving, precise guitar playing give a strong enthusiastic presence on stage.
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SIMON BANKS
Piano
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Simon Banks joined the band in January 2009, he is a recognised multi-instrumentalist, and now the powerhouse pianist with Steve`s All Stars. Simon adds jump jive and boogie styles to the band which is eminently suited for dancing. Simon has toured Europe many times and could be seen on many top cruise ships sailing round the world. He also has his own band - the popular Hot Banana.
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