A Northampton based band that started in a local jazz club, has become critically acclaimed for its spectacular performances. It has now travelled worldwide playing at Jazz and Blues festivals and important social events.

One of the special features of Ginger Pig Band is the diverse musical backgrounds of the musicians involved. The band presents an interesting array of talent, which includes luminaries from the World of jazz and Rock, but which also embraces Celtic and African influences.

Co-founders, the Richardson brothers, still present a regular Saturday night show at the Black Bottom Club, featuring the immense talent in the band.

Ginger Pig Band, besides being influenced by the music of London in the "swinging 60's", has had a long term connection with New Orleans, Louisiana, which over the years has resulted in Alton Purnell, Louis Nelson, Kid Thomas Valentine, Don Ewell and many other Jazz legends performing at the BBC and touring with Ginger Pig Band.

Other special guests with Ginger Pig Band include:

Sammy Rimington
Steve Gibbons
Zoot Money
Kid Sheik Cola
Freddie Kohlman
Freddie Lonzo
Jodi Linscott
P.P. Arnold
Benny Waters
Tuba Fats
Pat Halcox
John Crocker
Teddy Riley
Ken Colyer
Roger Innis
Otis Grand
Sam Lee

Festivals include...

Enkhuizen, Holland
Zurich, Switzerland
Ascona, Switzerland
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Hamilton, Bermuda
Dusseldorf, Germany
Gent, Belgium
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Arosa, Switzerland
Breda, Holland
Eindhoven, Holland
Pontresina, Switzerland
Celerina, Switzerland

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