Norman Beaker has been at the forefront of the British Blues scene for over 4 decades playing with Alexis Korner, Graham Bond, Jack Bruce, Tony Ashton, Paul Jones, Eric Burdon and many others. BB King commented, \u201cNorman is like a white Freddy King\u201d, a compliment indeed, and not one wasted on the many artistes Norman has subsequently worked with including: BB King, Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy, Lowell Fulson, Fenton Robinson, Chuck Berry, Carey Bell James Booker, JonLord, Larry Garner and Ruby Turner to name just a few.
\nThe Beaker Band are one of the hardest working bands on the circuit and one of a the few acts, playing songs relevant today. Recently the band have been touring Europe with Chris Farlowe and Van Morrison.<\/p>\n
John Price: Bass Guitar
\nOne of the busiest bass players around, John feels privileged to have worked with a host of great artists including : Mick Abrahams, Miller Anderson, PP Arnold, Tony Ashton, Madeline Bell, Maggie Bell, Cliff Bennett, Dave Berry, Colin Blunstone, Eric Burdon, Aynsley Dunbar, \u201cChampion Jack\u201d Dupree, \u201cHoneyboy\u201d Edwards, Chris Farlowe, Lowell Fulson, Larry Garner, Paul Jones, Jon Lord, Tony McPhee and Van Morrison.<\/p>\n
Steve Gibson: Drums
\nHaving been signed to both Polydor and A&M Records, Steve is a fantastic musician who has worked with many great artists and has literally toured the world with the likes of Ian McNabb (Icicle Works), The Buzzcocks (Singapore, New Zealand and Australia) as well as performing with Jack Bruce, Chris Farlowe, Van Morrison, Maggie Bell (Stone the Crows), Larry Garner (US blues guitarist).<\/p>\n
Nick Steed: Piano\/Organ
\nHe is a highly regarded musician who has been recognised for his songwriting by international artistes from Lil John Roberts(Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Snarky Puppy), Francis Dunnery(It Bites, David Sancious), Mike Lindup(Level 42).
\nNick has also appeared & worked with following artists: Sonja Kristina(Curved Air), Pete Brown(Cream Lyracist), Chris Farlowe, Larry Garner, PP Arnold, Mollie Marriot, Corky Laing, Steve Ellis, Van Morrison, Gary Husband, Dennis Chambers, Steve Hackett, David Sancious, Ginger Baker, Lulu, Malcolm Bruce, Cliff Bennett, Shakatak, George Melly Quartet.<\/p>\n
Kim Nishikawara: Saxophone
\nKim Nishikawara is originally from Vancouver, Canada and now lives in Manchester, England. A professional multi-reeds player for over 30 years, \u2018formal\u2019 training was at Berklee College of Music studying arranging and composition.<\/p>\n
Other notable tours include \u201cSouled on Blues\u201d with Norman, Chris Farlowe, Cliff Bennett and Herbie Goins, Alan Price, \u201cA Night at the Flamingo\u201d as well as the UK and Europe with Chris Farlowe.<\/p>\n
He has featured on many gigs with renowned artists Jack Bruce, Larry Garner, PP Arnold, Mollie Marriot, Long John Baldry, The Powder Blues Band, Downchild Blues Band, Doc Fingers Real Gone Rhythm, Dominic Halpin and Michael Bubl\u00e9 having arranged Michael\u2019s debut album Babalu.<\/p>\n
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