Little Rumbas musicians come from very different musical backgrounds, which is why the band presents such a unique blend of styles. John Hymas (violin, viola and accordion) trained as a professional viola player in the classical world. He is also a highly regarded composer and founder member of the contemporary folk band Hoover the Dog. Singer and guitarist Pete Mustill was part of the original R&B boom in the 60s but subsequently had a Road to Damascus moment in the late 80s on first hearing the music of Astor Piazzolla. Hugh Colvin is the bands saxophonist. He is another polymath, combining large scale theatre productions with playing his beloved saxophones. Little Rumbas inspirational bass player Jacqui Savage has provided the beat for a whole series of Border and Midlands bands most recently as part of the rhythm section of Paul Bridgwaters Electric Blues Rebellion.