Jim Hayes on his new album, his life with the cornet and being Jonny Midnight | episode 29

British Bandsman editor Mark Good chats to Jim Hayes, a Geneva artist and the principal cornet player with the cooperation band. Jim recently released his latest solo album, Jonny Midnight – The Edge of Forever so chats about the release and the creative process involved in bringing the project together. He also reflects on his musical career to date, from being left a battered old instrument as a youngster to enjoying a lengthy tenure in the top chair at one of Scotland’s finest bands. Jim discusses his musical influences and describes just what it felt like to be getting back to banding action. But first, he reflects on life during the COVID pandemic.