About Us

The Apex Jazz Band was formed by musicians already well known on the live traditional jazz circuit. We perform traditional jazz music from the 1920's and more recent jazz from the 60's along with entertaining commentary and jokes in between numbers. 

2018 - 2019 Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Dave Guinane - guitar
Ken Baillie - drums, Jim Day - bass

2019 - 2021 Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Ken Baillie - drums, Tomas Pedersen - bass

2021 - Present Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Len Crawley - percussion, Colin Free - bass

The Apex Jazz Band Timeline

2018

The Apex Jazz Band October 2019

The Apex Jazz Band started in 2018

In July 2018 the band first performed at the Knights Templar School Annual Jazz Concert Baldock Rotary Club Charity Event.

The video is available to watch on youTube. See link in top menu!

July 2019

The Apex Jazz Band July 2019

The Apex Jazz Band Performing At The Settlement Letchworth

The band gave a very colourful casual summer performance at this event and recorded a video too!

October 2019

The Apex Jazz Band October 2019

The Rotary Club of Baldock Annual Jazz Concert

The band performed for the Rotary Club charity event and recorded a CD and video from the event.

The video of both 2019 concerts is available to be watched on YouTube. See link in top menu!

June 2020

Aston Village Hall, Stevenage

A nice local gig for the band. Unfortunately, no photos, videos or recordings were made.

October 2021

Mobirise

Aston Village Hall, Stevenage

We really must take some photos, videos and recordings when we do this gig...

May 2022

Mobirise

The Settlement Letchworth

The band returned to perform at this lovely venue. Unfortunately, no photos, videos or recordings were made.
You will just have to come and see us for real instead!

October 2022

Mobirise

The Rotary Club of Baldock Annual Jazz Concert

A short video of this concert can be viewed from the bottom of this page.

10 June 2023

Mobirise

Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre Midsummer 1920's Jazz Concert

The band will be performing at the Baldock Arts & Heritage Community Centre registered charity event.

14 October 2023

Mobirise

The Rotary Club of Baldock Annual Jazz Concert

The band will be performing at the Knights Templar School Annual Jazz Concert Baldock Rotary Club Charity Event.

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View Video from October 2022

The Apex Jazz Band at the Rotary Club of Baldock Annual Jazz Concert.
Band Members:
Peter Chapman - clarinet, Adrian Cosker - saxophone
Andy Moran - trumpet, Martin Ley - trombone
Mike O'Neill - piano, Len Crawley - percussion, Colin Free - bass
The Apex Jazz Band October 2022

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