Johnny Hates Jazz was an English pop band formed in 1986 by Clark Datchler (vocals, piano), Calvin Hayes (keyboards), and the German born Mike Nocito (bass).

Named after a friend who really did hate jazz, Johnny Hates Jazz released their first single, "Me and My Foolish Heart," on RAK Records in 1986. After searching for a major record label deal they landed one towards the end of 1986 with Virgin Records after a gig at, ironically enough, a jazz club. The group's début single for Virgin, "Shattered Dreams," became a big hit in 1987. The group's debut album, Turn Back The Clock, also proved successful, reaching #1 on the UK albums chart.

The lead singer and main songwriter, Clark Datchler left in 1988 and was replaced by the former Cure bass guitarist, Phil Thornalley. A month before the release of their second album, Tall Stories in 1992, the band was involved in a serious car accident which left keyboardist Calvin Hayes in a body cast for over a year. The band lost momentum and eventually split.

In September 2007 Calvin Hayes announced that himself and Mike Nocito, with a new vocalist, Danny Saxon, would be reforming Johnny Hates Jazz. They intend to join the Here and Now 80s Nostalgia Tour at Butlins, Minehead between 16-19 November for four nights. If successful the band are hoping for more dates in 2008.

Band personnel details

* Clark Datchler (born 27 March 1964, Sutton, Surrey) — vocalist / keyboardist (up to 1988).
* Mike Nocito (born 5 August 1963, Wiesbaden, West Germany) — bassist.
* Calvin Hayes (born 23 November 1962) — keyboardist.
* Phil Thornalley (born Philip Carden Thornalley, 5 January 1960, Worlingham, Suffolk) — guitarist and vocalist (1988 onwards).

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