Ian Pearce

The Ian Pearce Big Band: Dedication

by Jack Bowers
July 29, 2006

Most American jazz enthusiasts, if pressed to name a world-class British big band, would likely invoke the hallowed name of Ted Heath. Ask them to name another and you'd probably draw a blank stare. If, however, anyone were to answer with the name Ian Pearce, you'd have to jury-rig a fanfare and award him or her a gold star and high marks for having done their homework. Pearce's ensemble may not have Heath's star power, but it does have staying ...