'I was brought up in a suburb of Oxford, surrounded by Music in one form or another, and began to learn Piano around the age of 8. I went on to the Clarinet at the age of 12, an instrument that I actually chose by mistake, after hearing and liking the sound of an Oboe � I got the names mixed up! A twist of fate perhaps? After a couple of years on the Clarinet I found the Saxophone � my initial influence was the �wow� factor of Charlie Parker, but after hearing the masterful James Brown around the age of 14 I was hooked, and pretty much switched off to everything else. Through his music I discovered the artists that have influenced the music I write and perform today � Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Bootsy Collins, to name but a few.
 
I spent my time through School and University hooked on another great all round, but particularly Funk artist, Prince. His diversity has definitely shaped the way in which I think musically today, and his music is what I listen to 99% of the time. Narrow minded? Maybe.
Following a degree in Music Technology, I went on to focus my efforts into forging a career as a Saxophonist. As well as Saxophone, I also play Clarinet, Flute and Piano/Keyboards and have experience in Composition, Arranging, and Producing.
Creatively, I used to aspire to make something new, like most musicians do at some point or another, but right now I�m just into writing the kind of music that I�d wanna go out and play live; Funk!'
In addition to the work I do as a Saxophopnist, I also work as a Songwriter/Arranger/Producer. Visit the 'Songwriting & Production' section of this site for more.
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