Stan Tracey - Born South London 1926. Professional musician since 1943. Winner of Melody Maker composer award for his suite 'Under Milk Wood', and six consecutive years top pianist. 8 years resident at Ronnie Scott's club with own group and with visiting artists such as Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Roland Kirk, Ben Webster, Zoot Sims and Jimmy Witherspoon.
Director of one of the finest ever British big bands as well as a series of superlative quartets. teacher and guide; explorer and perennial catalyst for new music-making; a truly great original.

Mike Osborne - Born Hereford 1941. Graduate of Guildhall School of Music (clarinet). Top alto 1972 Melody Maker poll. Member of Mike Westbrook band of '62 to '72. Co-leader of groups with John Surman. Regular member of the Chris McGregor Brotherhood of Breath, and John Warren's big band; has also worked with Mike Gibbs, Humphrey Lyttleton, and Alan Skidmore bands. Since 1970 leader of one of the most dynamic trios in Europe and associate with Stan Tracey on a number of important New Music explorations. A constantly questing original improvisor.