about the band

The six-piece band Andy Dickens Band plays accessible and enjoyable jazz in a variety of popular styles that range from New Orleans through Swing and JumpJive to Bop, Latin and Funk. Described by Southampton Jazz Society as “The Who’s Who of Jazz in The South of England” the band features several names whose jazz reputations are both national and international.

In addition to Andy Dickens on trumpet and vocals, the band includes saxophonist and clarinettist Pete Effamy, and the rhythm section of Andy Trim on drums, bassist Brett Nevill, and guitarist John Coverdale is completed by the exciting piano playing of Andy Daniels. For concerts, recordings and often by specific request from clients, trombonist and arranger Adrian Fry joins the frontline.

To hear some short musical excerpts of the band members please click one of the audio links to the right of this text.

The band’s wide repertoire, crafted arrangements and enthusiasm for gritty and unusual numbers has won them a popular following amongst young and older audiences.

“A very entertaining sextet who play well in a wide variety of styles” JAZZ JOURNAL

“A terrific band playing the best music of that great period.” JAZZ FM

"The Andy Dickens Band is one of the best and deserves to be much better known." JAZZ JOURNAL

“Excellent! This is a band that should fill any festival spot in the land.” THE MUSICIAN

“A swinging and eclectic band” ALAN BARNES

For further information, enquiries or to book the band please contact us via the bookings or contact pages of this site.