About / Biography

I studied professional bass performance at ACM in Guildford (2013-2015) graduating with a 1st Class Honours Degree. Since then I've been performing professionally in the U.K. and worldwide for a variety of originals projects and covers bands as a freelance bass player, guitarist and music teacher. I'm a dedicated performer and spend time honing my craft. Some of the venues I perform at regularly include Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 606 Club, The Ned, Soho House (multiple), O2 Amex Lounge. Other venues and festivals I've performed at are as follows: O2 Indigo London, Roundhouse Camden, BST Hyde Park, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Holland International Blues Festival, Blues in Hell Norway, Curacao International BlueSeas Festival among many others. 

I specialise in a wide range of genres including soul, r&b, blues, rock, funk, hip hop and jazz. I'm influenced by many modern and 20th century bass players including Pino Palladino, James Jamerson, Michael League, Marcus Miller, Willie Weeks and Nate Watts. I take pride in my appearance and understand the importance of good stage presence and performing with flair. I've worked with and managed functions bands. I've performed at over 400 weddings and corporate events. I have experience managing, band leading and performing at top venues across the U.K. and internationally. My repertoire list spans decades of popular music in the aforementioned genres. I learn material quickly with attention to detail. I have a good ear and improvise to a very high standard. Other skills include a good level of guitar playing, backing vocals, arranging and MD'ing.