Mummy/People Band

........sifting through old tapes and footage, arranging releases and making live appearances. Thanks to Terry Day's ceaseless work and the enthusiasm of Martin Davidson of Emanem Records, further recordings will soon be available. Some fascinating material has emerged and mastering work is being undertaken at Equator Studios. Additionally, Mike Figgis has unearthed out-takes from Stormy Monday and these are likely to be up on U-Tube soon.

It was meeting the anarchic and creative improvisers of the People Band, that tipped Charlie into following a musical career. Sometimes in conjunction with The People Show, the band, and it's offshoots, Ommu and Mummy, appeared in many forms throughout UK and Holland, and later became the inspiration for the Krakow Jazz Ensemble which was featured in Mike Figgis' gripping thriller Stormy Monday.

In September 2006 the People band appeared at celebrations for the People Show's 40th birthday, and in November played the Vortex as part of the London Jazz festival. Reviewing that gig the Wire astutely pointed out that "the People Band considered themselves free, but not free jazz exactly and that still holds today" In November 2007 there was a well-received return gig.

Musicians who played the Vortex gig (2006):
Tony Edwards, Terry Day, Tony Marsh, Maggie Nicols, Mike Figgis, George Khan, Charlie Hart, Paul Jolly, Terry Holman, Adam Hart.
Vortex (2007): Tony Edwards, Terry Day, Tony Marsh, Charlie Hart, Terry Holman, Adam Hart, Davey Payne, Paul Jolly, George Khan.