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Branford Marsalis - one of the biggest influences on my life period. He got me
to go to New York and has been so, so
helpful in everything - a true LEGEND.
Joshua Redman - apparently I sound a bit like
this guy, which isn't a surprise as I find his playing some
of the
most energetic and soulful players around.
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone colossus, living legend and fellow Williamsburg bridge busker!
Lebayle Saxophone products Branford, Wayne Shorter and a whole load of other Sax players including me now play on Lebayle mouthpieces. Check them out!
Michael
Brecker - Very sadly passed away in January 2007 after a long
battle against illness. A true legend of Jazz his playing
is just something every Sax player worth their salt bites off.
Dave Camwell - Professor of Saxophone and Jazz studies at Simpson College IA USA and regular contributor to the Saxophone Journal
Engine Room Studios - Headed by my long term drummer J Hoy, The ENGINE ROOMS is a multi-arts centre and home to Westgate Studios LTD, Forward Motion CIC, Phon Records and Sugarman Records..
John
Coltrane - One of the greatest musicians and
possibly the most important post war musician in terms of impact.
Ravi
Coltrane - John's son a great modern day Sax player
there's a good story about meeting him in NYC and not
recognizing him!!!
Christian
Forshaw - not related but his album Sanctuary is fantastic.
Christian is professor of Saxophone at Guildhall.
Jeff
"Tain" Watts - Branford Marsalis', Michael Brecker's
and a whole load of other guys PHENOMENAL drummer & great
guy
Ben
Castle - Jamie Cullum, Harry Potter and a load of others
have been privileged enough to have Ben on their music. A great
bloke and a good laugh too.
Jan Garbreck - Mike Haughton got me into
this guy, took me time as his own stuff isn't jazz but its grown
on me, and I love his work with the Hillard Ensemble
Greg
Fishman - Chicago based Jazz musician and educator got his
etude book and its great n shedding it everyday and I love it
great teaching tool!!
Mike
Taylor - Blackpool based Jazz pianist a great friend and
co collaborator on Time Stood Still, my third album.
My
My Space Site - why not add me to your friends on myspace
and subscribe to my blog can't promise vast amounts of wisdom
but I'll try to be funny
Jesus
House - the home of the Tribe of Judah Gospel Choir who
I am very privileged to play with!!
Israel
Houghton - Fantastic Gospel singer / worship leader, needs
more Sax in his band but hey when he calls me I'll tell him!
Pete
Watson - Liverpool / Wigan based keys player
Quay
Hotel Deganwy - New resident home of DFQ from 2007
Smart
Arts CDs - Mark Austin has created this great site where
you can buy CDs that would normally only be on sale at gigs
well worth a look !!
Villa
Hotel Wrea Green - Multi award winning venue & home
to Jazz nights for the previous 3 1/2 years ...Great food and
great atmosphere.
The
Sound of Superstring - Blackpool based Rock band who I have
had the pleasure of recording and working with over the past
year (on and off ;-) )