The blues band, BLOOZOLOGY was formed in 2007 and consists of some of the most experienced musicians in Perth. The band is: Alan Lyford (Vocals / Bass), Alan McCowat (Vocals / Guitar), Mike Nelson (Vocals / Keyboards), Jim Cook (Sax) and Vince Pavitt (Drums). Alan Lyford has recorded for Phillips Fontana Records (Singapore), has recorded with many local artists and backed many interstate artists. He was lead singer with the fusion band, 'Manteca' when they were recorded for national broadcast by the ABC. He has played with the Doobie Brothers and Simply Red, supported Suzie Quatro, Lou Rawls, America, Tom Jones, Roberta Flack and toured with Ian Moss (Cold Chisel). He is currently recording an album of his original compostitions. Alan McCowat has been playing professionally since the mid 60s. He has played with many of Perth's best know bands such as The Times, Grapevine, The Teddy Bears, The Zodiacs, Ray Charles Tribute Show and the Troupadores. He has worked with many international artists such as: The Drifters, The Platters, Warren Mitchell, Darryl Braithwaite, Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Denise Drysdaye and Col Elliot. Mike Nelson helped establish Jazz Studies at WAAPA and has lectured at UWA, ANU as well as performed in concert in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra. His quartet toured India for the 1990 International Jazz Yatra and he has toured extensively throughout Great Britain and Europe. Many of his compositions and arrangements (including his CD 'Celebration') have been recorded and broadcast by the ABC. He has worked with many international artists including Mark Murphy, Milt Jackson, Shirley Bassey, James Morrison, Don Burrows, Debbie Reynolds Red Rodney and Jerry Lewis. Jim Cook has worked with many local, interstate and international bands and artists during his extensive career. He has performed at the International Jazz Yatra Festival in India and the Houston Arts Festival and over the years has performed at the various jazz clubs in Perth with many local jazz bands and visiting artists. For twenty years he tutored in Jazz Studies at the WA Academy of Performing Arts. Recently he played with the Perth Blues Band, Vdelli. Vince Pavitt has been playing drums professionaly since the age of 13. Originally from South Africa, Vince has played and recorded many styles in blues, jazz, gospel and rock bands. From 1999 he worked in New Zealand where he played with with many international artists at Auckland's famous jazz venue, The London Bar including Roy Phillips and Bruce Kerr of the Peddlers, Nathan Haines, the Andy Brown Trio backing American singer, Azure McCall. He has performed in concert with American jazz trumpeter Bobby Shew backed by the Auckland Philharmonic at the Aotea Center. He tutored in drums at the Avondale College and also taught for Auckland's Massey Unversity Conservatorium. In March 2007, BLOOZOLOGY performed its debut concert at the Charles Hotel for the Perth Blues Club and has since performed a variety of concerts including The Ellington Jazz Club and Jazz Fremantle (Navy Club) For bookings or to find out where the band is playing contact: Alan McCowat 0418 900 106 email - [ Alan's Facebook Page ] or: Mike Nelson 0412 763 352 email