Band leader: Adam Saunders & Michael Chillingworth
Instruments: drum kit, saxophone, bass guitar, piano/keyboard, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, flute, world percussion, classical guitar, electric guitar, singers
Ability: Grade 7+ (membership by invitation only)
Rehearsals: alternate Wednesdays, 6.15-7.15pm
Location: MMF Music Centre (Harris Academy Morden)
Merton Messengers is a selected group of MYJO’s most advanced players who want to develop their improvisation and ensemble skills further. Named after the infamous ‘Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers’, they play a variety of jazz standards and compositions with members being encouraged to bring along their own pieces to play! Performance opportunities include Tower of London and New Wimbledon Theatre.