| Activity | 1956 while in Bournemouth Westbrook saw American jazz musician Lionel Hampton's band perform
1958 while studying painting at Plymouth College of Art, Westbrook formed his first band an octet. John Surman, Lou Gare and Keith Rowe joined the band
1962 moved to London
1962-1963 Westbrook continued studying at Hornsey School of Art
1968 Westbrook's band made its international debut at the Montreux Festival
1968-1969 was a presenter and commentator on British Jazz on BBC Radio One
1970s-1980s Westbrook's compositions and performances were broadcast by the BBC
1973 Westbrook formed the Mike Westbrook Brass Band with Phil Minton. Shortly afterwards Kate Westbrook joined the band
Mar 1977 the Mike Westbrook Brass Band, Henry Cow and Frankie Armstrong merged to form the Orckestra. They performed until May 1978
1979 formed sixteen piece orchestra for The Cortege
1982 The Cortege toured England for the Arts Council's Contemporary Music Network
Oct 1983 Westbrook premiered his 'After Smith's Hotel - The Young Person's Guide To The Jazz Orchestra' at Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh |