Biography

James is a professional musician and music teacher with over 20 years of experience in both fields. As a professional trombonist James has had a varied career working with many of the leading orchestras including:
London Symphony Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Halle Orchestra
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Opera North
Berliner Symphony Orchestra
Radio Symphony Orchestra of Berlin

In addition to his classical work, James has had wide experience in the world of Musical Theatre, playing in many shows in the West-End and on tour including:
Chicago
The Rat Pack
Saturday Night Fever
Annie Get Your Gun
Jolson

Additionally James has much experience playing in the field of jazz, extensively working with the Radio Big Band of Berlin and The Andy Prior Big Band.

James also has much experience of teaching adults and children and at present is Lead Brass Tutor for Bromley Youth Music Trust.
Previously he has taught in various schools including Bolingbroke Academy in Wandsworth, Young Music Makers in Kentish Town, Newham Music Service, the London Oratory School, The Mount School in Mill Hill and Wade Deacon High School in Widnes.
James is also in great demand as a private music teacher.