Photo by Pennie Naylor

"Count" John McCormick is something of a legend on the music scene in the North of England. During the 70's John was bass player and musical director of legendary folk group The Spinners with whom he travelled as far as Australia to sell out performances. John has played with some of the finest players in the UK and Ireland and regularly plays festivals all over Europe. The past 10 years or so has seen John and Micky provide the rhythm section for many players visiting Liverpool and the North West and they have a great understanding of each others playing. Nick-named Count because he never misses a beat John brings an innate sense of timing and provides the perfect anchor that the soloists can swing from as well as being a first class soloist himself! John also helps to run a weekly Jazz event in Liverpool at Parrjazz that brings some of the finest international players to the city.