Biography
Swing 42 usually appear as a trio, comprising clarinet/alto saxophone, acoustic guitar and double bass. However this can be reduced or expanded for special occasions.
Reuben Derrick (clarinet and saxophone) performs extensively throughout New Zealand and around the world. In 2014 he graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts in composition. In 2015 he received a Fulbright Fellowship to attend the Music Omi artist residence in New York.
Keith Petch (guitar) has been playing gypsy jazz throughout NZ since the 80's and continues to explore this discipline with a passion. During recent years he has spent a lot of his time in Spain performing with European musicians.
Michael Kime (double bass) has played with many of New Zealand’s finest musicians in Jazz, Classical and Free Improvisation settings. Michael is a founding member of Christchurch’s celebrated Silencio Ensemble.
Photo by Michael Jones of Music Project
Doug Brush has built an international career as a percussionist based out of Chicago, and more recently Christchurch. He is an active performer and teacher of many styles of music. He’s recorded on well over 60 albums.
Photo by Michael Jones of Music Project