A TRIBUTE TO CHESS RECORDS

MAMA SPOONBREAD

A cool new fusion of Blues & Jazz - Jimmy Smith & Mose Allison meet Little Walter & Sonny Boy Williamson - Blue Note, but with Chicago blues twist

BOOKINGS CONTACT - BARCODES MUSIC - Alan Glen - 0207-732-1127 - glenalan9@aol.com

			BOB HADDRELL - Vocals / Piano / Organ / Bass Pedals ( The Barcodes / Alan Barnes / Sonny Black/ Bob Haddrell Trio ) Much in demand as a session player, Bob also writes with top Nashville artists, and has recorded in the states with Billy Swan. and toured with Chicago Jimmy Dawkins, and Dave Specter. He has also performed with Alan Barnes, Art Themen, Jim Mullen, Zoot Money, Paul Jones, Pee Wee Ellis & Earl Green. Truly 'in the groove', Bob has created the unique sound of MAMA SPOONBREAD. INFLUENCES - Mose Allison / Jimmy Smith / Georgie Fame / Zoot Money.
			ALAN GLEN - Vocals / Guitar / Harmonica ( The Yardbirds / Little Axe / Nine Below Zero ) Alan was a member of 'The Yardbirds' between 1996 - 2003 and 2008 - 2009, and features on their albums 'Birdland' & 'Birdland live'. He was also a member of 'Nine Below Zero' - recording 4 albums with them, and has been a member of Dub / Blues Fusion band 'Little Axe' since 1996 - recording 7 albums to date. Alan has played on over 50 albums,and has recorded / performed with - Alannah Myles / Jeff Beck / Steve Vai / Slash / Alan Barnes / Jim Mullen / Zoot Money / John Mayall / Junior Delgado / Dub Syndicate - & many more. He has played at Montreux & Nice Jazz Festivals, Hilton Las Vegas, Hollywood House Of Blues, and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as various television & radio performances. INFLUENCES - Kenny Burrell / Grant Green / B.B.King / Little Walter .
			NICK PAYN - Sax / Flute / Harmonica ( Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings / Q-Tips / Gary Moore / Ray Davies ) A legend - Nick has toured the world and performed with almost everyone - including Cliff Richard. Other credits include Bettye LaVette / Roger Chapman / Lonnie Donegan / Ronnie Wood & Mick Taylor. Now a regular fixture of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, his career includes numerous sessions, radio and TV broadcasts. INFLUENCES - Stanley Turrentine / Harold McNair / Jimmy Guiffre / Sonny Boy Williamson
			JAMES POWELL - Drums ( Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames ) James has worked with his father Georgie Fame, both in The Blue Flames, and also the Georgie Fame Trio, appearing on several superb collections including 'Three Line Whip' & 'Walking Wounded'. He has also been the drummer on the West End production of 'Legally Blonde' since it opened at the Savoy Theatre in December 2009. James' slick, tasteful playing provides a driving force for the band. INFLUENCES - Elvin Jones / Vinnie Colaiuta / Steve Gadd.