The Our Thing Big Band was formed in 1971 by seventeen dedicated musicians who enjoyed getting together to have a good 'blow' and gain experience. Led by Denis Sheridan and Gary Haines, it attracted the interest of the people at 5AA and was also known as the 5AA Our Thing Big Band. In 1974 Gary Haines moved interstate.
Members[]
- Denis Sheridan - vocals
- Anna Allwood - vocals
- Maurie Le Doeuff - saxophone
- Brenton Hay - saxophone
- John Kelley - saxophone
- 'Wog' Fechner - saxophone
- Dave Miller - saxophone
- Bob Johnson - trombone
- Gordon Coulson - trombone
- Eric Tann - trombone
- Cec Hutton - trombone
- Kev Davis - trombone
- Doug Drysdale - trumpet
- Jack Pope - trumpet
- Ross Smith - trumpet
- Danny Madden - trumpet
- Terry Marter - trumpet
- Darryl Pope - trumpet
- Geoff Whitman - trumpet
- John Bermingham - bass
- Brian Crosby - bass
- Bruce Nolan - piano
- Larry Golder - guitar
- Dave Colton - guitar
- Des Clark - percussion
- Gary Haines - drums
- Trevor Gregory - drums
- Lorraine Bermingham - manager
Discography[]
- Our Thing Big Band: with Denis Sheridan and Anna Allwood - (1978, EMS Records)