BIOGRAPHY

PUSH formed in late 1987 and pioneered the London " Rare Groove Scene " along with bands such as The Brand New Heavies, The Young Disciples and Soul II Soul.
PUSH released their first track "Traffic" on " Acid Jazz and other illicit Grooves" (1988 Polydor) this track won high critical acclaim and from this record the ACID JAZZ movement emerged.

PUSH toured Japan in 1989 for Gilles Peterson under the Acid Jazz banner, and with legendary London and UK shows gained a live reputation second to none. The Rhythm section of Crispin Taylor, Ernie Mckone and Mark Vandergucht were recruited by Galliano in 1990 and proceeded to tour the world selling in excess of 800,000 albums for the band.

Meanwhile the PUSH Sax player Jacko Peake worked with Paul Weller on his Solo projects and the Trumpeter Damon Brown became an internationally respected Jazz Musician.

PUSH continue with to perform in the UK and Europe cementing their reputation as awesome purveyors of hard grooving Funk.

In 2004 PUSH have released their second Album 'People'

PUSH are currently one of the most in demand rhythm sections in the UK. With keyboard player (the mighty Mick Talbot ) they are Candi Statons european touring band. They have backed Marlena Shaw for the last 7 years on her visits. Other artists include Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Kim Weston, and N'Dambi.

PLAYERS :

CRISPIN TAYLOR ( Drums ). Credits include Galliano, Definition of Sound, Urban Species, Carleen Anderson, Seal, JTQ, Mather ( with Paul Weller) Leon Ware, Rueben Wilson, Charles Earland and various recording sessions. He drummed for Zero 7 for 4 years since their incarnation and has performed on 3 tours with The Funk Brothers.
ERNIE MCKONE ( Bass ). Credits include Galliano, Urban Species, Seal, Carleen Anderson, Leon Ware, Rueben Wilson and Paul Wellers Band. Ernie has recorded Bass on two No 1 records in 2000/01 for Steps and S Club 7.
MARK VANDERGUCHT ( Guitar ). Credits include Galliano, Urban Species, Carleen Anderson, JTQ, Lewis Taylor, The JBS and Rueben Wilson. He is currently recording numerous sessions.
JACKO PEAKE ( Sax ). Credits include Style Council, Paul Weller Movement, Charles Earland, Rueben Wilson, and many recording sessions. He is currently working on a solo CD.
DAMON BROWN ( Trumpet ). Credits include The Pasadenas, Paul Weller, Adam F and many recording sessions. He currently tours to critical acclaim with his own quintet.

CONOR SMITH ( Perc )

Musicians Who have Worked with Push :  
Oisin Little 1987-93 (Founder. Credits : Weather Prophets, Beats International)  
Seal ( International Megastar ) Singer in 1989
Eddie Saunders ( Original Singer) 1987-96 on and off  
Gerard Precensor ( Jazz Legend ) Trumpet stint in 1993  
Duncan McKay ( Trumpet ) currently with Primal Scream (Italian Tours)  
Basty Allen ( Bass ) Credits include D Influence (Italian Tours)  
Fionn O’Lochlainn (Bass) Musician Extraordinaire (Italian Tours)  
Ed Jones ( Sax ) Another Jazz Legend  
Hawi Gondwe ( Guitar ) Credits include : Roachford, Lewis Taylor,Finlay Quaye,George Michael.  
Chris Margery ( Sax ) Credits Include Incognito & Loads of People (Italian Tours)  
Toby Baker ( Keys and Composer and good mate ) Credits include BB King and Absolutely everybody  
Nick Compton ( Original Keyboard player)  
Cristian Brewer ( early Saxist )  
Mike McKevoy (Keys)  Top player now in Nashville  
Kenji (Guitar) Simply Red (Italian Tours)  
 Paul Weller (Guitar) ( honest) Great help in early days with Studios, etc and has also employed most of Band  
Mick Talbot ( Keys )  The Mighty Mr Mick Played  on some  recordings adding inimitable Style  
Graham Silbiger ( Bass ) Thought up name  Credits include Soul to Soul
James B Coleman (Singer)
Winston Roberts (Singer) Stint in 1991  
Warren ( Singer ) 1997 (Italian Tours)

James B Coleman (singer) 
Rappers Include:
Mintos, Crazy Noddy, Lin E Lin, Bello and MC Solaar.