ARENA

Arena was a 70's fusion group of session musicians led by saxophone player Ted White. White was working in the British big band jazz scene until moving to Australia in the 1960s to work in the television industry. In the mid 70s he gathered a group of session musicians to test out the capabilities of a new studio (Crystal Clear) in South Melbourne and cut an album. The session players were a who's who of Australian music. Drummer Graham Morgan held the position of staff drummer for over 20 years working on numerous shows including The Don Lane Show. At channel 10 (0) Graham worked with the Young Talent Time band for 10 years, The Ernie Sigley Show, Showcase and more. 

Keyboardist Peter Jones began playing in cabaret and jazz venues in Melbourne and Sydney in 1960 and he had been in demand as a studio player arranger/producer and musical director for a large number of leading Australian performers and overseas artists. Guitarist Charlie Gauld started off his career in The Thunderbirds and became a sought-after session guitarist and bass player Bob Arrowsmith had played on many recordings. The band recorded seven original tracks that were pressed up and released as Arena. A combination of jazz fusion and funk the album is one of the finest Australian jazz-funk records ever to hit the shelves.

Members

Ted White (saxophone), Peter Jones (keyboards), Bob Arrowsmith (bass), Charlie Gauld (guitar), Graham Morgan (drums)