Sax Appeal is a UK-based jazz band, led by Derek Nash. Originally formed in Manchester in 1980, it now plays mostly in London, with regular trips to Jazz Festivals and gigs outside that area. The band's line-up usually contains 5 saxophones, as well as bass guitar, piano and drums. Other instruments are often interchanged with some of the saxophones for specific pieces or sections thereof. Most of the pieces are original, usually composed by Derek, although some are by his father, Pat, and other composers.

Albums

Flat Out

Let's Go

Outside In

Take No Prisoners-Live

The Flatiron Suite

Regular Members

Saxophones

Derek Nash

Mornington Lockett

Mornington Lockett

Mornington Edward Lockett is an English jazz saxophonist.Lockett began playing clarinet at age 14 before switching to tenor sax. He studied at Dartington College of Arts, graduating in 1981, then undertook further study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1984-85...

Gary Plumley

Scott Garland

Bob Mckay

with

Mike Bradley (Drums)

Phil Scragg (Bass)

Pete Adams (Keyboard & band Producer)

Gigs

A list of the gigs that the band are due to attend can be found on Derek Nash's Website.