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Advert: John Packer Ltd

Van's a John Packer Man as the famous Northern Ireland singer songwriter's band choose John Packer instruments for their tour.

John Packer
 

Members of the band that supports one of the iconic figures of popular music have decided that they will take to the stage playing instruments from John Packer.

Hits

The Van Morrison Band members selected several John Packer instruments for a recent tour with the Northern Irish singer songwriter, known as 'Van the Man', who has enjoyed worldwide hits with songs such as ‘Moondance’ and ‘Brown Eyed Girl’.

Euphonium

The JP144 Cadence baritone saxophone has already been in the spotlight having been played by session musician Ben Somers (above) during Seal’s 2012 tour, although on this occasion there was also an appearance for the JP374 Sterling euphonium amongst others.

To have our instruments played by one of the great groups in the pop and blues world reinforces the fact that JP instruments are the choice of world class musicians in any music genre to deliver the goods in the most demanding situationsJohn Packer

World class

John Packer spokesperson told 4BR: "To have our instruments played by one of the great groups in the pop and blues world reinforces the fact that JP instruments are the choice of world class musicians in any music genre to deliver the goods in the most demanding situations."

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