All
four members of Club Tabou have been long time Gypsy Jazz fans.
All arriving
at this style from different paths.

Brian Bull -
Guitar
A multi Instrumentalist - Brian is the spiritual
leader of our troupe. He discovered Django's music at a young age and
this has led to a life long passion for the style.
A full time musician and music teacher Brian has brought the study of
Gypsy Jazz to a new generation of guitarists with his enthusiasm and love
for the music.
In his time he has recorded with Peter Green and Dr John

Charlie
Wharf - Clarinet & Soprano Saxophone
Charlie is the most
recent arrival to the Gypsy Jazz scene but has soon spotted the differing
styles incorporated within the style and embraced the music as a new
challenge.
Coming from a "Free Jazz" background Charlie has
brought a high level of musicianship to the group keeping us on our toes
and taking the group to places we never thought to approach.
Steve
Royall - Guitar
Steve along with Brian was one of the founding
members of Club Tabou. Since 1990 he has devoted much of his time
to the study of Gypsy Jazz guitar and the intricacies that involves.
His background comes from the study of another talented guitarist who
is still a hero of his - Frank Zappa
Steve created the popular Gypsy Jazz web site"The Django Swing Page"
at ww.hotclub.co.uk and as such
spends too much of his time conversing with Gypsy Jazz enthusiasts from
around the globe.

Andy Maslen - Double & Stick
Bass
The second multi instrumentalist in the group, Andy
is just as happy playing guitar or trombone but gracefully lets Steve
and Brian indulge their fantasy of being guitar Gods. Andy has always
held the group together both physically and mentally keeping everyone
on an even keel when the rabbit in the headlight moment approaches.
Andy also plays in a mainstream Jazz band when Club Tabou dates permit
and has recorded and performed with numerous groups over the years.
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