Dave Barry---Jazz Drummer

Welcome!

Born in Cardiff. Moved to London late 60's and studied percussion at the Royal Academy of Music [Pete Jacobsen and Stan Sulzman were also studying there at the same time].Joined Mike Westbrook in 1979; worked with his various ensembles and big band and toured Europe and Australia. Was a member of the Tim Whitehead Quartet, with Pete Jacobsen and Arnie Somoygi, for twelve years; have been a member of Don Weller's Quartet and his big band for sixteen years and the John Critchenson-Art Themen Quartet for ten years.

For the last five years I have been teaching drum kit and percussion for the Borough of Croydon, and am now their Percussion Coordinator. I also teach at the Royal Ballet School, Richmond Park and Shrewsbury House School in Surbiton.

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And now, on with the music! -----

May2008

25th. - Jagz at Ascot; Don Weller, John Donaldson, Ben Hazleton.

26th. - Ellington special; Brian Priestley, Frank Griffiths, John Lamb, Art Baron,Buster Cooper.

June 2008

1st. - Jazz at the Fairway, Welwyn Garden City; Dick Pearce, Alex Hutton, Chris Dodd.

5th. - Watermill, Dorking; Dave Barry Quintet; Don Weller, Steve Waterman, John Donaldson, Arnie Somogyi.

16th. - Devizes - venue t.b.a.; Don Weller, Art Themen, Mornington Lockett, John Critchenson, Andy Cleyndert.

24th. - Golden Lion, Sydenham; Art Themen, Gareth Williams, Steve Watts.

25th. - Way Out West, Kingston; Pete Hurt, Dick Pearce, Chris Biscoe, Pete Saberton, Steve Watts.

July 2008

16th. - John Williams Theatre, Shrewsbury; Chris Biscoe personnel t.b.a.

24th. - Margate Jazz Club; Don Weller, John Donaldson, Andy Cleyndert.

August, 2008

2nd. - 606 club, Fulham; Don Weller, John Donaldson, Andy Cleyndert.

6th. - Hull; Dave Barry Quintet; Steve Waterman, Don Weller, Gareth Williams, Arnie Somogyi.

8th. - Bull's Head, Barnes; Don Weller Big Band.

9th. - Brecon Jazz Festival; Don Weller Big Band.

Sept. 2008

4th. - The Crown, Twickenham; Don Weller, Kelvin Christiane, pno. & bass t.b.a.

13th. - Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston; Don Weller, John Donaldson, Andy Cleyndert.

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