Music

I’ve always loved design and music, and my design studio doubles up as a soundproof room (to allow me to play whenever I’m free and not annoy the neighbours!)

I’m a keen grade 8+ saxophonist and have played in a number of high quality bands over the years from big bands, jazz and funk groups to classical saxophone groups. I was a member of The Original Sax Quartet (OSQ) and gigged around the Chippenham and Malmesbury area with my jazz quartet (Progressions/The Jazzy Pixels) for many years playing both jazz standards and my own compositions. I’ve been a member of JazzFactory in Bradford on Avon for many years and regularly play in local jam sessions. I love the parallels between design and music and I’m always looking to try and enhance my skills. Jazz-wise, my favourite recording is ‘Bold Changes’ by Kyle Eastwood. I love the atmospheric feel and catchy melody and the interplay between the trumpet and saxophone.

Here are some samples of my playing. Most were recorded live at a regular slot we had at Whatley Manor or in Shockerwick Studios near Bath. Enjoy.

Sunny by Bobby Hebb

Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock

Angel Eyes by Matt Dennis feat. Jonny Bruce

Footprints by Wayne Shorter

I wish I knew how it would feel to be free by Billy Taylor

Song for my father by Horace Silver

Beautiful love by W. King, C Young, E Van Alstyne feat. Jonny Bruce

Girl from Ipanema by A. Jobim

Cafe 1930 performed by The Original Sax Quartet

January 2023:

Now looking to do more live music again, and looking for new opportunities, whether it will be bands, composing, jam sessions or recordings.