Biography of Protect the Beat

"Could be the first UK act to 'live with' the likes of 'The Breckers', 'Herbie Hancock', 'The Yellow Jackets' and other top US acts within this genre.

Derek Nash (sax)
Winston Blissett (bass)
Darby Todd (drums)
Tim Cansfield (guitar)
Arden Hart (keys & trumpet)

The long awaited release of their new album 'Intrepid' is imminent. July 25th brings to life the 2nd CD from the band described as "the strongest live act within the genre in the UK at this time.

"Audiences just love these guys".......

Jazz/funk experts 'Protect The Beat' offering an entire 60 studio minutes of well crafted tunes, and with expression not easily matched.

Newly signed agency deal with International Talent Bookers here in London promises to see the guys moving toward European audiences later this year.

New CD "Intrepid' is simply a 'must listen' and you should not fail to check out clips available to you by using this site.



Their debut album, 'It ain't dinner jazz' classifies as jazz/groove set in a commercial songs format yet live 'PTB' still cannot avoid getting 'seriously funky."