About / Biography

A highly skilled and versatile musician with over a decade of experience as a freelance musician, keyboardist, and Musical Director. Proven track record performing with renowned wedding, party, and tribute bands, including Vibetown, The White Keys, and The Ragdolls. Successfully founded and led multiple musical projects, showcasing exceptional leadership and organisational abilities. Holds a BA(Hons) in Jazz and Popular Music and boasts prestigious awards for jazz performance.

Experience

Freelance Musician

• Began working as a self-employed musician during university studies, after being recommended to numerous bands by both university lecturers and piano tutors. Travelled across the UK working as a dep musician for multiple bands and artists, including:
  • Vibetown (Wedding Band)
  • The White Keys (Wedding Band)
  • Jonny Ross Music (Wedding/Party Bands)
  • Undercovered (Wedding/Party Band)
  • True Colours (Cyndi Lauper Tribute Band)
  • Rule The World (Take That Tribute Band)
  • Unlimited 90s (90s Tribute Band)

The Ragdolls (Frankie Valli Tribute Band); Keyboardist & Musical Director

• Joined as a dep keyboardist in November 2015, before being invited as a replacement musician full-time from December 2015. Later took on the role of Musical Director, leading the band on performances through the use of track triggers and talkback microphone.

Billingham Forum Theatre Pantomime (Jack & The Beanstalk)

• Auditioned as keys player for the pit band, performing two shows per day for 6 weeks using 2 keyboards and organ pedals. Oversaw the inclusion of backing tracks to enhance performance.

Body of Soul (Party Function Band); Founder & Musical Director

• Launched a 9-piece party function band during university studies, including sourcing musicians, website management and liaising with clients. Notable clients included:
  • University of Hull
  • Equifax PLC
  • Leeds Gymnastics Club
  • Hull Vineyard

FOUROVERTHREE (Jazz Trio/Quartet); Founder & Musical Director

• Launched a jazz trio and quartet outfit during university studies, including sourcing musicians and liaising with clients. Held 2 longstanding residencies at local restaurants in Hull and Beverley in 2014 and 2015. Notable clients included:
  • Lord Lieutenant of East Yorkshire
  • Archbishop Sentamu Academy
  • University of Hull
  • Zucchini (Batley)