Happy new year. |
In the run up to A Celebration of Cuban Music at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece + Fiesta Latina on 27th December, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night. Olly is one of the founding members of Diáspora having played tenor and soprano saxophones, alto saxophone and flute with the band since 2009. Originally from London, Olly studied jazz at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and shortly afterwards met Rory Duffy in Manchester where he was teaching German and French. Since relocating to London, Olly has continued to excel in improvisational styles and contributed some soulful sax solos for Diáspora's upcoming album. In his spare time, Olly enjoys travelling, in particular ski trips to the Alps and Canada. |
George, originally from Huddersfield, studied jazz trombone at the Trinity Laban and subsequently lived and worked in London freelancing with various orchestras and ensembles including Riot Jazz and Matt Roberts Big Band which included appearances at EFG London Jazz Festival andThe Spice of Life - Soho. Currently based in Leeds, George combines a busy performing and teaching schedule up and down the country, and marathon running in his spare time! |
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