This talented saxophonist/composer is highly regarded as a teacher in New Zealand and Japan. As a sought-after session musician he has toured with Shirley Bassey and John Rowles. Won Jazz album of the year at the 1997 Music Awards for his contribution to Blue Train's album "No Free Lunch".

Barbara Cartwright (vocals)

Barbara's singing style has been described by one music critic as "located midway between Billie Holiday and Ricki-Lee Jones". She has served her apprenticeship singing in hotel lobbies and restaurants and is now a firm favourite with New Zealand jazz concert-goers. Also has a career as a stage actor and appeared (as a night club owner) in the N.Z. feature film "Broken English".

Peter Scott (bass)

Since his arrival from the UK in 1998 (where his achievements included playing with Madness and Dr. John) Peter has been playing bass for high profile jazz/blues outfit Bluespeak. He joined Strange Fruit in 1987.

John Berryman (drums)

Always in demand, this talented and supportive drummer is a member of the London Bar Trio and can be heard on many National Radio jazz broadcasts.