WHIRLIGIG

Whirligig was formed by a group of Dover-based jazz musicians. Its original line up comprised Bill Barnacle (cornet & flugelhorn), George Sketcher (tenor & soprano saxophones), Robin Basford (keyboards), Neil Basford (bass), Mike Marsh (drums) and Mick Morris (guitar). Walter Thatcher (tenor saxophone) also became a core member. Whirligig played for around two years from 1977-1979 and recorded one eponymous album on the CMS label comprising mostly original jazz compositions.