Elaine Crouch

14 day multi venue festival that includes large and small scale performances, workshops and special events. Responsible for administration, artist liaison, marketing and social media.

* Well-Versed offers bespoke learning opportunities and career guidance, through a variety of media, to jazz musicians of all levels of experience. Well-Versed aims to guide and support musicians who are serious about developing their creative careers by sharing insights and specialist knowledge gained by Claire and Elaine during their notable experience in music and business. Well Versed aims to be a resource for musicians and has three main objectives: * To provide tailored training sessions to fit the needs of individuals or small groups where participants choose the subject matter according to their specific requirements. * To design day workshops covering the ‘business end’ of a musical career for colleges and other educational establishments. * To create a ‘hub’ where potential students from across the globe can be put in touch with industry experts for one to one coaching sessions via Skype.

Buy Some Time offers a service to busy music professionals who require timely and consistent support with the business, administrative and commercial aspects of their careers. Run by Elaine Crouch; jazz musician and experienced business owner, Buy Some Time offers a mix of creative and practical strategies for keeping the administrative and commercial side of professional music careers efficient and effective. Services offered include but are not restricted to: Website updating (regular or one off). Social media training or management. Marketing and promotion advice and campaign planning. Event planning. EPK production. Website advice & design. Biog writing. Mailing list management. Newsletters. Press releases. Secretarial Services. Bookkeeping.

Bob Gordon (aka Gordone) has been keeping the beat for over four decades drumming rhythm & blues, big band, jazz, rock, folk and country styles for some of the top bands and shows throughout New England and New York. Best known for his classical dynamic drumming, live or in the studio, Bob also sings backup vocals and plays guitar and keyboards. As a professional musician Bob has written, arranged, engineered and produced recordings and jingles for radio and video. A veteran drummer, be it for a soft jazz trio, blasting big band, Broadway show tune or full tilt rock Bob's innovative style always provides a solid, rhythmic foundation. He has shared the stage with acts ranging from Twisted Sister and Marshall Tucker to Lionel Hampton.