Middleton Jazz in a virtual performance of the big band classic, “Topsy”, written by Edgar Battle and Eddie Durham. This arrangement is based on a transcription of the 1937 recording by the Count Basie Orchestra.

Alto Saxophone: Dick Trexel, Les Hoffman
Tenor Saxophone: John Carey
Trumpets: Nancy Boyle, Dick Murray
Trombone: Mike Clipson
Banjo: Bill Scott
Guitar: Carroll Sigler
Piano: John Carey
Bass: Jim Willett
Drums: Mike Connors

We decided that we all needed a pick-me-up during the pandemic, so we created this virtual performance during quarantine. Enjoy!

Clarinets: Dick Trexel, John Carey
Tenor Saxophone: Les Hoffman
Trumpets: Nancy Boyle, Dick Murray
Trombone: Mike Clipson
Banjo: Bill Scott
Guitar: Carroll Sigler
Bass: Jim Willett
Drums, Vocals: Mike Connors