Monthly Archives: February 2009

THE MAN behind the best-known TV theme tune in the land “Coronation Street”

Posted on February 24, 2009 by pollardtrumpets

http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.com/ THE MAN behind the best-known TV theme tune in the land is possibly the most famous anonymous trumpet player in the world. But not any more. For the trumpet solo that sparks kettles into action in time for Coronation … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged ABC TV Orchestra, BBC MRO, BBC Northern Dance Orchestra, BBC SRO, Cornet, Coronation Street, Dave Browning, Elma Bernstein, Flugel Horn, Granaada TV, Granada TV, Henry Mancicni, Jiggs Wigham, Joe Loss, John Dankworth Band, John Patrick ATV Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson Band, MEN, MU Jazz Section, New Faces, Opportunity Knocks, Paul and Linda McCartney, paul McCartney, Piano, Piccolo Trumpet, RNCM, Salford University, Syd Lawrence Orchestra, The Archers, The Goldon Shot, Tony Bennett, Trumpet, Who plays the trumpet for the theme of Coronation Street? | 2 Comments

Pollard’s “Big Easy”. Tours with Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band

Posted on February 23, 2009 by pollardtrumpets

Martin Bennett Well known on the European Scene having spent the last twenty years touring, playing in all the major clubs and festivals from Norway to the Canaries. More recently two tours to Australia, several to Canada and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News, Pollard Artists | Tagged Big easy, Botany bay cricket Club, British jazz scene, Bude Jazz Club, Burton on Trent jazz Club, Crescent City, Dede and Billy Pierce, Dove Holes jazz festival, George Lewis, Greg Stafford, http://www.jazznblues.co.uk/index.asp, Humphrey brothers, Jim Robinson, John Shillito, kirkcudbright Jazz Festival, London jazz scene, Magic Circle, martin Bennett, Music Parts UK, New Orleans Jazz and Blues, New Orleans music, Old Green River band, Peter Pollard, Pollard trumpets, Roa island Jazz Club, Rochdale jazz Club, Roscoe Birchmore, Sale Conservative Club, Salford University, Upton-on-Severn Jazz Club, Watford Pump House, Wright Greaves Music | 2 Comments

New Hooters !!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by pollardtrumpets

POLLARD TRUMPETS 5 NEW MODELS If you wish to contact us please phone, email, write or see us in person. Mob: +44(0) 7834805314 Email: pollardtrumpets@hotmail.com Address: PO BOX 87,TYLDESLEY,MANCHESTER,M29 7GJ –> We look forward to receiving your enquiries.

Posted in News | Tagged Altrincham, Bespoke trumpets, Brass Repairs, Cheshire brass & Woodwind Centre, Cheshire music Scene, Cinammon Club, Custom Built brass instruments, Custom Trumpets, DAVID COPPERWAITE, hand made trumpets, Judd Down, Live Jazz in Cheshire, Made in the UK, Peter Pollard, Pollard Leadpipes, Pollard mouthpieces, Pollard trumpets, Pollard valve oil, Trumpets made to order, Wright Greaves Music | Leave a comment

Do you need a place to practise?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by pollardtrumpets

ONLY £5.00 PER HOUR. If you wish to contact us please phone, email, write or see us in person. Tel: + 44 (0) 0161 929 6949 Fax : + 44 (0) 0161 929 7769 Email: sales@printed-sheet-music.co.uk Address: 23 Stamford Park Road, Hale, … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Practise Rooms, Teaching, Uncategorized | Tagged Altrincham, Brass, Brass & Woodwind Workshop, Hale, Piano, Practise in Peace, Rehursal Rooms, Strings, Woodwind, Wright Greaves Music | Leave a comment

Pollard Big-Easy Trumpet Played at The Arden Arms

Posted on February 5, 2009 by pollardtrumpets

The”Arden” is well used on a regular basis by local societies & clubs who find the convivial atmosphere conducive to getting business done & having an enjoyable evening at the same time. Here’s a list of the clubs we entertain … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Pollard Artists | Tagged "Pub of the Year"for 2008/2009., 32nd edition of the Good Beer Guide, Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)., Dave Copperwaite, Food at the Arden Arms, Good night out, grandfather clock & splendid snug", Greater Manchester's Regional Pub of the Year, hand pulled beers, Jazz at the Arden, Jazz in Stockport, Just Jazz Magazine, Loisiana Highway, Manchester Food and Drink Festival, New Orleans, Note the fine bar, Peter Pollard, pollard Big Easy, Pollard trumpets, Pub of the Year, Stockport's historic Market Place., Stockport's Robinsons Brewery, That Cafe in Levenshulme), The Arden Arms, The Good Beer Guide, tiled lobby | 1 Comment