Manchester, England three piece The Peddlers were a very cool 1960s jazz and blues group with a hip look and a bit of a rock n’ roll vibe.

With Trevor Morais on drums, vocalist Roy Phillips playing keyboards and Tab Martin on bass (check out his technique), The Peddlers did an amazing job of creating a rich, innovative sound which was later echoed in groups like The Style Council and Fine Young Cannibals.

Despite the support of major labels, The Peddlers never managed to find the audience they so richly deserved. In 2003 a two cd compilation of 42 of their recordings was released and is available here. The tunes are mostly standards but The Peddlers bring something fresh to the mix.

All three members of The Pedllers are still alive. Roy Phillips continues to record and tour in New Zealand where he lives.

Check out their cookin’ version of “Last Train To Clarksville” and Elmer Bernstein & Hal David’s “Walk On The Wild Side” after the jump.