musician/composer/writer
photo: Ginger Bennett
Firstly, apologies for not updating this more frequently! I have had a stern word with Procrastination Central …
Current projects
I'm delighted that trombonist Geoff Mason and his star-studded group have recently recorded my composition Dukes Mood for their forthcoming album.
Also in the pipeline a collaboration with vocal legend Maggie Nicols - jazz standards, original composition and free improv. Natural and unforced, we follow the moment.
Circo Rumbaba show 'Over the Moon' Soundscape developed with composer Ian Hill is back! Performed in SEND schools across Essex and Sussex - to great delight and lots of laughs. I'm looking forward to donning my NASA boiler suit and playing accordion, as all the best rocket scientists do of course!
'Chouette' original songs co-written with vocalist Ginger Bennett recently had our European debut at Teatro di banco, Switzerland - a warm and enthusiastic reception.
E.P. currently in production ‘Songs from the Treehouse’ – songwriting that spans – literally decades, brought to life by the beautiful vocals of Paola Vera, including a long lost recording featuring the late Tony Coe and drummer Vince Clarke
13th November at the Falstaff Hotel, 8-10 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AF 6.30pm – 8.30 pm – with double bass Jerome Davies, Trumpet Jim Howard and special guest vocalist Tayo Fanifosi. Some of you may already have heard her – in which case I don’t need to add anything! Get there early …
15th November at the George Hotel 98 High St, Rye TN31 7JT 3pm – 5pm free – duo with Australian-turned Sandwich resident, saxophone/flute supremo Matt Miles
25th November at the 606 Club Lots Road London with the amazing Dulcie May Moreno and her sextet including Steve Fishwick on Trumpet, Matt Home drums and other fab players.
16th December – the fabulously intimate venue of Rosslyn Court Margate with Matt Miles playing our eclectic jazz set, and the brilliant Anthony Coote on fretless bass.
£12.50 on the door. 07956 915999 to reserve a seat.