Bassist, Arranger, Composer

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Jazz and Soul/R&B are genres I work with quite regularly, as I work on a permanent basis with two clients within these genres. However, I am a lover of all music, so I'm always getting involved with other styles. This goes from hip-hop to metal and everything in between. There is soo much music out there, and with that comes soo much opportunity. So, I'd never want to put myself in box and say I do just one thing because my aim is be as musically open and rounded as possible, thats what makes me tick.

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: My University Christmas Concert with the Big Band, it was my first big production for a long time, and also my first experience doing something so reading intensive in a jazz context. We'd been working on it tirelessly for at least 3 months before the first show. And we told that it was one of the best they have had, really humbling that people were so receptive and enjoyed it so much- it's that joy of an audience that makes me love what I do all the more

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently working on expanding my arrangement and composition portfolio. This year I've composed my first big piece for orchestra, and have since done some smaller ones as part of my degree. I'm looking at doing another big one sometime in the summer, and also working on drafting my first Big Band arrangment.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: My promise no matter what you need, I will do it with 100% passion and commitment. I will serve your music so it enhances and shows you off in the best light, groove, time keeping and feel are the core of what I do, and will under no circumstances be compromised.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The sheer variety. I keep myself open to everything and anything, I love the challenge and also the joy of being able to collaborate with something different each day

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: John Mayor or Bruno Mars. Both of them are insane musicians and performers. I've always been blown away by their records and live performances. what an honour it would be to be a piece of the puzzle in some of those musical arrangements that so many people have come to love.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My attention to detail. I am very conscious about how my playing fits with the rest of a rhythm section/ensemble,

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Something that it serves the music, mood, thoughts and feelings the client is trying to achieve. The artist and music comes first, period.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Pino Paladio and James Jamerson are my biggest inspirations. Not only are their lines tasteful, but fundamentally they serve the music. They have their own individually recognisable flair, but that doesn't compromise/take away from anything else, or the fundamental role of keeping the groove and locking in with the drums

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I mainly do session and depp work across all styles. This can be anything from filling in for a wedding band to a jazz trio, or rock band. So it's very varied, which always keeps me on my toes. I do have regular engagements playing a residency as part of a Jazz Trio and also with an upcoming artist Molly Green. This year I've also been involved with my University big band as one of two core bassists