Philip Jones Brass Ensemble

Formed by trumpeter [a694863] in 1951, PJBE was one of the first modern classical brass ensembles. The group started as a quartet drawn from musicians of the [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Orchestra+Of+The+Royal+Opera+House%2C+Covent+Garden]Covent Garden Opera House Orchestra[/url], later the ensemble performed either as a ten-piece or as a quintet [a748640]. In 1986, Philip Jones announced his retirement, and on June 8 the same year, PJBE played their last public performance.

[b]First line-up:[/b]

Philip Jones - trumpet (1st)

Roy Copestake - trumpet (2nd)

Charles Gregory - horn

Evan Watkin - trombone

[b]Last line-up:[/b]

Philip Jones - trumpet

Rod Franks - trumpet

Nigel Gomm - trumpet

Joseph Atkins - trumpet

Roger Harvey - trombone

Christopher Mowat - trombone

David Purser - trombone

Raymond Premru - bass trombone

John Fletcher - tuba