This ensemble got together in 2008, formed from experienced musicians who have been playing jazz and other genres in and beyond the North East for many years. They have many and varied influences including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Annie Ross, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Glenn Hoddle, Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole and Horace Silver.

They play every 2 weeks at The Jazz Cafe on Pink Lane, NE1.
For more information, see: http://www.myspace.com/budvivar