Terry Lightfoot
Terry Lightfoot made his professional debut as a bandleader in 1956, and since that time has established an international reputation as a clarinettist, saxophonist and vocalist of the highest calibre. He was prominent in the traditional jazz revival in Britain in the 50s and reached a much wider audience during the trad boom of the early 60s. During this period, and in subsequent years, he has broadcasted prolifically and recorded many albums.
In 1964, Terry made his first visit to the USA. and played in New York at the legendary Eddie Condon club, and the following year toured Britain with the great Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong. He had previously met 'Satch' in London in 1956, when he had the privilege of jamming with the man whose recordings first introduced him to jazz as a teenager. During the course of his career, he has worked with many other jazz greats including: Yank Lawson, Vic Dickenson, Billy Butterfield and George Lewis.