Biog. P2

Main Instruments

Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Chapman Stick, Moog Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Selective Work/ Credits Timeline

2021 – Live promo with Jersey Street

2019 – 2020 Recording bass with Lasperanza (seeds, Dome Records). Bass on LCM record (Xploded) I Don’t Know Why I Love You.

2017 – 2018 Bass and vocals with Rogue Emperor (touring and recording two singles) Nearly Dan Steely Dan tribute ( – current)

2014 – 2016 International touring and promotion with Black Rivers ( Ex Doves ) Ignition records. Recording with Vinny Perculiar

2013 – 2014 Recording and touring with Parlour Flames (Vinny Peculiar & Bonehead) Cherry Red records

2010 – 2012 Recordings and tours with Big Finn, two albums with Badly Drawn Boy (Moolah Rouge)

2006 -2010 Recordings with Cherry Ghost, New Order, Danni Minoque, Chris De Burgh (All Around The World Records) also recent recordings with The Jooks, Ray Quinn, Badly Drawn Boy, Sax Assault & Bob Mintzer.  Co-write/production/performance of “If U Believe” with Kenny Thomas & Solaris, live work with violinist Craig Owen.

2003-2006 Recordings and remixes with: S-Club, Rebelski (Heavenly Records) , Holly Lerski (Sanctuary Records) 

2000- 2003 Performances and recordings include Jersey Street, Corinne Bailey Rae,  Malena , Holly Lerski, Angie Palmer ( – 2014) , Branford Marsalis and Rebelski.

1999-2000 Fronted and directed self project Subterranea  performances include Manchester Jazz Festival. In house bass player for Mettle Music. Recording with Uncut. Television (Class OF…..1985/6 BBC2) appearances with Curiosity Killed The Cat & T’Pau. Bassist/vocals with Manchester band Moolah (Moolah Rouge)

1997- 1998 Performance several artists and producers including Alan Parsons (Iconic Phare), Jools Holland, The WaterboysThe Casa Latina all Stars, James Morrison, Rainey City Music Jersey Street. Toured with The Commitments soul band around Europe and Scandinavia.

Music Educator

I am also a music educator and  have published two bass tutoring books under the name “Bass Stop Music”  I am also the bass guitar and double bass tutor at Salford University.