MEET THE BAND
Sami-Jane Slater
Frontwoman
Vocal powerhouse Sami fronts the band. A university graduate in music performance Sami's background is in singing R&B, soul, motown & jazz. Despite her tender years she's been a busy girl - previously performing at the legendary Dingwalls London, supporting Peter Andre, lead singer with Birmingham based Detroit Soul, and vocalist with the Radio 1 House Band. A star of musical theatre too, Sami brings awesome vocal skills, and sometimes her dog Luna.
Flick Dukes-Allan
Vocals
Flick has worked a pro vocalist for many years, fronting bands and working all over the UK. Joining the band in 2016 before taking time out for motherhood (or was it to contact the mother ship?). The sensible one, albeit in a bunch of not very sensible people, Flick brings awesome vocals, great on-stage energy and packets of Skittles on road trips.
Jack Toy
Drums
Both being drummers, Jack's uncle & grandfather inspired him to take up drums at the age of 10. He went on to study at the Guildford Academy Of Contemporary Music under Pete Riley, prior to working as a session musician & drum teacher, along the way coming runner-up in the Mapex 'drummer of tomorrow' competition, working on cruise ship tours, theatre tours in New Zealand etc. Jack brings the soul, the funk, and a seriously questionable sense of humour.
Steve (The Pres) Hood
Guitar
Once they're over the shock of seeing Bill Clinton on guitar, Steve sets audiences alight with fast fret work and outstanding technical ability. Possessing the hand/eye co-ordination of Lord Nelson, Steve is expertly proficient across all genres of music which suits the band's diverse set. Joining the band in 1999, Steve's influences are John Schofield and Pat Metheny, but mainly Monica Lewinsky.
Jake (Jaco) Galvin
Bass
Our very own bass wizard Jakemaster Funk lays down his awesome fretwork on every show. Featuring in Bass Guitar Magazine and having performed across the the USA, Europe and the UK with various great bands, including Cosmo Jarvis, Antimatador, Freshly Squeezed, and Otis Redding III, Jake is not quite the youngest member of the band, but definitely the coolest.
Steve (Noxy) Northcott
Keyboards
AKA Steve Nordcott, one of Steve's earliest memories is of playing a toy piano at the age of four. He played a real piano at the age of five and has recently learnt to use the black notes too.
Steve went on to play in school bands and later played with Stiff Richard and Don't Walk, before joining Joey line up after a break of five years. Steve's nickname is Noxy, nobody knows why, including him.
John George
Saxophone
John is the only remaining founder member from when the band formed in 1994. Around that time he was also saxophonist with Soul Station and The Ant Hill Mob. He studied Contemporary World Jazz at Uni and has never cleaned his saxophone. He also manages the band and can often be found answering to 'What time are we on? Is it a sit down meal'? If he has any time left John can be seen performing elsewhere with modern jazz quintet Blue Trane.
Colin Hudson
Trombone/Giant Paper Clip
Colin is an ex. Royal Marines bandsman and international soloist and recording artist, having performed at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House etc. More recently working as a freelance musician and musical director at several top section Cornish brass bands, Colin has now joined the JTL family! In his spare time Colin morphs into a dolphin and can often be found swimming around the coast of Cornwall.
Lauren (Loz) Carroll
Trumpet
Lauren was our go-to trumpet deputy for some time and now joins as a permanent member. Lauren started out playing cornet in the brass band world before realising that trumpet was much cooler :-). Having played with originals bands at Glastonbury and as a section player in various bands she now belts out the high end punch in the JTL horn section!