Mace Francis

The 950 Local / Express

“…enough raw energy to power a small town…”
audience member 2018

This band has two versions of itself, both with the mission to make people dance

The 950 Local
… is the smaller version… with a Rockin’ in Rhythm section, a 3 piece horns section and the incomparable Lucy Iffla on vocals. This band will make your toes tap, hips sway and put some boogie in you jive pants, playing the great music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald etc. Local jazz dogs Ricki Malet, Ben Collins, Mace Francis, Dan Garner, Bob Tweedie, Alistair Peel and Greg Brenton will make you smile and dance as they drive The 950 Local straight to swing town.

The 950 Local are;
Lucy Iffla – Voice
Ricki Malet – Trumpet
Benny Collins – Clarinet/Alto Sax
Mace Francis – Trombone
Dan Garner – Guitar
Bob Tweedie – Piano
Alistair Peel – Bass
Greg Brenton – Drums

Upcoming Shows

No shows booked at the moment.

The 950 Express
… is the larger version with similar repertoire and vibe as The 950 Local, but with a bigger, more powerful 10-piece horn section to give you that authentic big band sound.

The 950 Express are;
Lucy Iffla – Voice
Saxophones – Holly Forster, Claire Keet, Gemma Farrell, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets – Ricki Malet, Matt Smith, Dusan Cuculoski
Trombones – Steve Bickley, Mace Francis, Rob Coleman
Dan Garner – Guitar
Bob Tweedie – Piano
Alistair Peel – Bass
Greg Brenton – Drums

Upcoming Shows

No shows booked at the moment.

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