Getting Through The Long Journeys
With a massive 25,000 miles of driving under my belt last year and 630+ miles this weekend (I underestimated my wedding sets yesterday adding another 100+ to my total) it’s hard to say how I haven’t lost my mind. The…
Emailed in Question; Orchestra VS Big Band
Hey Jason, Thanks for sending me your email Jason. That’s a pretty hard question to answer but I’ll do my best : ). I guess I can just tell you the things that I find tricky between the…
New Video Going Up Next Week
I’ve now finished Master Musician (going up next week) and I’ve added a new page which will be up tomorrow. Not to forget a New Track that I’ve added to my Virb Player called Trumpet Soloist Samples. So you…
The 1 to 7 Arban Challenge
Recently I’ve found that my practice regime has been lacking (to put it mildly) and as a consequence my progress is flat lining. So in an effort to re-inspire and pick myself back up I will be trying a 30…
Split Calm
I performed this piece in my final recital at the Conservatoire. This was the first full collaboration between myself and Dave Livesey. The criteria I gave Dave was to write me a contemporary piece using the extended techniques open to…
Too Many Miles To Drive
Living in Liverpool is great at the moment but it does mean I have to drive 112 miles to get to gigs and teaching in Birmingham. Thank god for gadgets and audio to keep me sane. For example tom tom,…
Sitting in with Dr DoLittle
I’ve spoken with a friend and great contact that I’ve made since being in Liverpool; Matt Loughran, who is currently playing keys on the show Dr DoLittile. (From the people I’ve spoken to he’s apparently a bit of an MD…
Sold Out Gig at the Solihull Arts Complex
My gig last Sunday with the Big Swing was a sell out and seemed to go down pretty well. The Rat Pack Boys fronted the group and we got a few more bookings off the back of it. Sinatra, Sammy…
Updated Virb Playlist
I’m pretty new to the Virb but for me it’s got the formula right for social networking sites. Especially for musicians. I’m sure I’ll post on this once I’m into it a bit more. For now I’ve updated my albums…
Kelly Elliott
If you haven’t heard Kelly then you’re in for a treat!! Kelly is the latest up and coming female vocal artist in Britain. She has a new album out which is available to download on iTunes. It has reviews in…