"…anyone who is a Phil Collins fan must not miss the opportunity to see No Jacket Required…"
"…the brass section really brought an extra dimension to the show…"
"…Dave injected energy and an outstanding likeness to the man himself into this professional act…"
"…a committed, dazzling and highly entertaining display which exceeded my highest expectations…"
"Faultless – if you closed your eyes you could not tell the difference between this band and the real thing."
"I've seen some tributes in my time but your gig last night was amazing – spot on by everyone!"
Nick Trish: Trumpet
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Nick started playing trumpet at the age of 11 and after just six weeks played solo in his first concert. Nick grew up through the West Sussex County Music System and began his Big Band experience playing with the Vic Yates Big Band alongside piano player Keith Emerson from ELP. This later became the LCS Big Band, and had players from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He now plays as a freelance musician, contributing lead trumpet to many Big Bands and keeps very busy playing for shows, orchestras, Ticklin’ the Pickle, The Tony Strudwick Orchestra, other various Big Bands and of course playing with No Jacket Required!
Nick spent four years at music college, where he gained his Dip Mus in 1981. He became a full time professional musician in 1989. Nick has worked with such people as Shane Ritchie, Brian Conley and Jim Bowen (to name but a few!). He was lead trumpet on the QE2 in 1997 and since his return from sea has been much in demand.
Equipment used:
BENGE Model 5 Trumpet
Marcinkiewcz Jeff Tyzik E11 mouthpiece
Audio Technica wireless microphone system
OTHER BAND MEMBERS - (please click on a band members name to view their biography)
Dave Whitehouse - Vocals, Drums and Percussion
Vic Chase - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Graham Goacher - Drums and Percussion
Chris Peddie-Burch - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals
Kevin Stuart - Keyboards and Backing Vocals
Steve Brothwood - Trombone and Percussion
Bill McDonough - Saxophone
Sarah Esser - Backing Vocals
Emma Chase - Backing Vocals
