Meet Jump Street
Once upon a time (in around 2022), Lara & JJ wanted to start a band that was not tied down by wires, the was great fun to play in and most of all one they could be proud of.
After coming up with a great set of tunes and a concept they thought would work, they asked all the very best players they knew in Bristol to join them - amazingly all of them said yes and Jump Street was born.
We chatted with some of these great musicians that now make up our musical family so you could find out more about us;
Lara-Marie Insull
Instrument: Alto & Baritone Sax
Favourite Band: Ezra Collective
Jump Street in 3 words: bouncy, brassy joy
Fun fact: I've been running NOLA style brass bands in various incarnations since
2017
JJ Shaw
Instrument: Sousaphone, Trombone & Drums
Favourite Band: Youngblood Brass Band
Jump Street in 3 words: cheeky high energy
Fun fact: I used to coach trampolining so bounce is in my nature!
Tim Bliss
Instrument: Trumpet
Favourite Band: The Undercover Hippy
Jump Street in 3 words: orange, loud, feelgood
Gig ritual: a minimum 4 pints of water on stage
Jake Bulmer
Instrument: Trumpet
Favourite Band: Snarky Puppy
Jump Street in 3 words: rambunctious, courageous, crustaceous
Fun fact: photons are particles of light
Sam Hayfield
Instrument: Trombone
Favourite Band: Ezra Collective
Jump Street in 3 words: Rhapsody in Orange?!
Fun fact: I was a finalist on Only Connect
Clara Slater
Instrument: Trombone
Favourite Band: The Beatles
Jump Street in 3 words: bone toot slay
Fun fact: I have met Buzz Aldrin
Eleanor Barton
Instrument: Alto & Baritone Sax
Favourite Band: Bombay Bicycle Club
Jump Street in 3 words: fun brassy times
Fun fact: I can lick my elbow
Leon Boardman
Instrument: Tenor Sax
Favourite Band: The 1962-5 John Coltrane quartet
Jump Street in 3 words: laissez les bon temps rouler
Fun fact: I can play the bagpipes!
Matt Bird
Instrument: Trumpet
Favourite Band: Too Many Zooz
Jump Street in 3 words: Bold Brassy Behemoth
Fun fact: I actually prefer Trombones to Trumpets
Joe Galuszka
Instrument: Sousaphone
Favourite Band: Hot 8 Brass Band
Jump Street in 3 words: lively, positive, energy
Fun fact: I have been on Countdown!