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profile I began playing the saxophone in 1986 at the age of twenty and secured a place at the Royal Northern College of Music three years later. While still a student I was lucky enough to backed a range of major artists such as Shirley Bassey, Barry White and Paul Anka, mainly as a member of the house band at the Sporting Club of Monte Carlo. Since then I have performed as a session musician and a soloist playing all over the UK, as well as in France, Monaco, Germany and the US. I have been told that I have a melodic and soulful style, playing music that I like with sensitivity and passion. My taste and approach lends itself to many styles particularly jazz, funk and soul music. I currently perfrom commercialy with two groups. Firstly a successful function band, called "Jules" playing for large corporate occasions and weddings. And secondly as a duo named "Eden". This is a collaboration with his vocalist partner "Julie Edwards" and specialises in performing a more soul based program ideal for a quieter, more sophisticated situation. I am also actively involved in jazz education and have in the past designed and developed HND & HNC jazz programmes that were vaildated by "Edexcel". I also taught and coordinated both of these courses. A recent development for me is my growing interest in the guitar. I began to study it seriously in Sept 05 and have now begun to perform as often as possible. This is a bit of a passion at the moment so watch this space.
tember sees the return of the "1900 Club".This is an jazz adult education jazz evening, click for details New CD "Connections" out noand have a listens.
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