The band was formed in 1984, making its debut at the Leeds and Liverpool Hotel in Brierfield establishing the regular Friday evening sessions that became its hallmark for more than twenty years. From there it moved to the Springbank Hotel (four years), the Wellsprings Inn at Sabden (five years), the Higher Trapp Hotel (two years), the Grey Mare at Belthorn (four years), the Holden Arms (three years), the Whitchaff (two years), the Village Inn (three years) and Rosegrove Unity Club. The Summer season of Sunday lunch-time at The Britannia, Oswaldtwistle has now come to an end.
For bands, the closure of so many hostelries - caused by harsh economic circumstances - has resulted in fewer and fewer venues able to sustain regular jazz sessions. Hence, most of the Pendle Jazzmen's recent gigs have been private events, but the Band has recently secured a 'residency' at 'The Inn on the Wharf', Manchester Road, Burnley, every Thursday evening at 8-30pm.
Over the years there have been inevitable changes in personnel but, always, the basic philosophy has been maintained - the fun of playing and the sharing of their enjoyment of Dixieland/Mainstream jazz with other enthusiasts and the general public.
A very popular band, it has performed at venues throughout Lancashire and Yorkshire with occasional invitations to play in Wales, the Wirral, the Lake District, Knebworth and Vitry -Sur - Seine, in France.
It is in demand for special occasions - engagements, weddings, birthdays and christenings as well as promotional events for large, medium and small companies.
The current line-up is usually: Stuart Whiteley (trumpet), Colin Ball (trombone), John Brunton (clt/sax), Mike Reddin (guitar/banjo), Frank Lowe (bass) and Colin Mason (drums).
For bands, the closure of so many hostelries - caused by harsh economic circumstances - has resulted in fewer and fewer venues able to sustain regular jazz sessions. Hence, most of the Pendle Jazzmen's recent gigs have been private events, but the Band has recently secured a 'residency' at 'The Inn on the Wharf', Manchester Road, Burnley, every Thursday evening at 8-30pm.
Over the years there have been inevitable changes in personnel but, always, the basic philosophy has been maintained - the fun of playing and the sharing of their enjoyment of Dixieland/Mainstream jazz with other enthusiasts and the general public.
A very popular band, it has performed at venues throughout Lancashire and Yorkshire with occasional invitations to play in Wales, the Wirral, the Lake District, Knebworth and Vitry -Sur - Seine, in France.
It is in demand for special occasions - engagements, weddings, birthdays and christenings as well as promotional events for large, medium and small companies.
The current line-up is usually: Stuart Whiteley (trumpet), Colin Ball (trombone), John Brunton (clt/sax), Mike Reddin (guitar/banjo), Frank Lowe (bass) and Colin Mason (drums).