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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 ;-) )