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Live at "The Stables" Milton Keynes, the award-winning Sax Appeal were captured at full throttle, featuring full-length and unedited performances of classic material and brand new tracks, unavailable anywhere else.  Special guest was USA Sax and Flute Master,  Nelson Rangell.   THE LINE UP: Derek Nash - Alto/Soprano Sax; Scott Garland - Alto/Soprano Sax;  Nelson Rangell - Alto/Soprano Sax and Flute; Gary Plumley - Tenor Sax; Mornington Lockett - Tenor Sax; Bob McKay - Baritone Sax, Flute, Bass Clarinet; Graham Harvey - Piano, Fender Rhodes; Phil Mulford - Bass; Chris Dagley -Drums; Steve Hamilton - Piano, Keyboards; Mike Bradley - Drums.

Sax Appeal's first album, released in 1991, showcased Derek Nash's writing and arranging.  Having just won the Music for Youth, Small Band of the Year Award, he lined up the best young saxophone players in the country and, with a fantastic rhythm section, recorded this album, assisted by Jon Hiesman, legendary jazz-fusion drummer. Many of the players have gone on to award-winning, established jazz careers in their own right.  Line up:  Nigel Hitchcock - alto sax, Dave O'Higgins - tenor sax, Gary Plumley - tenor sax, Mornington Lockett - tenor sax, Bob McKay - baritone sax and flute, Mike Bradley - drums, Simon Hale - keyboards, Phil Mulford - bass