User:Eugene Farrar

Eugene Farrar is a Jazz and function band musician based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.


Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1969 he took up the trombone at the age of 12 performing in a local brass band before studying music at the then Salford College of Technlogy before further study at was then the Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic

Here Eugene decided to pursue jazz and popular music styles as a career, although excursions into orchestral playing and engagements with his own Yorkshire based 'Quintessence Concert Brass' quintet have proved both popular and enjoyable.

Since the early days on trombone Eugene has also performed extensively on Sousaphone, Blues Harmonica, vocals and has fronted a number of bands throughout the North of England including his own Harrogate based Jazz and Function band 'The Eugene Farrar Band'. which performs extensively throughout the UK at social functions, corporate events and Jazz festivals.

Influences
Earliest major influence was the eclectic record collection and general approach to music by his parents! Biggest ongoing major influence is said to be the talent, skill and professionalism of past and especially current musical colleagues!

On a wider basis, all the great Jazz trombonists figure as influences, with Trummy Young, Joe Nanton, Dick Nash, Urbie Green, Steve Turre and Bob Brookmeyer being firm Favourites.

'The Eugene Farrar Band'
This is a versatile band that to some extent has two incarnations. When in function mode, the eclectic repertoire and experience of the talented line-up make for a show including Standards, Bossas, Swing, Jazz, Soul and Rock 'n' roll!

When in purely Jazz mode, the repertoire and approach is again refreshingly eclectic. Reinterpretations of Dixieland and Standard Classics are complimented by original arrangements of Mainstream and Latin material. Farrar's Trombone and the Tenor Sax of Andy Wallis is often reminiscent of the tasteful counterpoint typified by the afore mentioned Brookmeyer during his collaborations with legendary tenor player Stan Getz. This is supported by a flawless rhythm section comprising outsanding pianist Tom Kincaid, Phil Kampen on Double Bass and highly experienced drummer and sometime vocalist Ken Hickey.

In adition to demand on the festivaland Jazz club circuit, the ability of this band to switch one one genre to another semlessly has seen their popularity soar on the corporate entertainment and social function circuits in the UK.