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Straddling the musical world as few other bassists have, John Patitucci’s solo, session, composing and collaborative work has encompassed everything from classical and Afro-Cuban to blues, pop and jazz. His association with Chick Corea during the ‘80s assured his international fame, and he remains one of the world’s most consummate players. 

Principal Percussionist with the London Symphony Orchestra and Head of Timpani and Percussion at the Royal Academy of Music. Neil studied percussion and piano at Chetham’s School of Music and jazz and composition at Eastman School of Music, and before continuing his studies at the Royal College, won the Bronze Medal in the first LSO-Shell Scholarship for Timpani and Percussion. 

Simone graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music with Distinction and a collection of awards including a major scholarship and The Phillip Jones Prize. She began a solo career which has taken her around the world with concerto appearances, solo recitals, master classes and appearances on national and international TV and radio. She has recorded several CDs and is in high demand as a soloist with brass bands, wind ensembles and symphony orchestras. She continues to win awards such as the 1998 Cosmopolitan/House of Fraser Woman of the Year in the Arts.  

Reuben formed in the rock crucible that is small-town England, where you either rot slowly into middle age or form a band. However Reuben’s determination and sheer brilliance have seen them lift above the pack, topping the MTV2 charts, being nominated for Best Newcomer at the Kerrang! Awards, being given 3 singles of the week and the album of the week on Radio 1, and getting glowing reviews from the likes of NME, Kerrang! and Rock Sound. 

Mark first picked up a pair of drum sticks at the age of 6 and had his first gig at 14 in his home town of Scarborough. The roar of that crowd made Mark want to take to the stage with his kit full time. 

Eugene Rousseau has performed across North America and on five continents since his Carnegie Hall debut. The legendary saxophonist Marcel Mule described Rousseau as "a brilliant saxophonist and distinguished artist," and critics the world over have echoed Mule's praise. 

With his trail-blazing heavy-rock technique, Billy Sheehan has scooped more readers’ poll ‘Best Bass Player’ awards than most players could dream of, including an unprecedented 14 years in a row from Player Magazine, Japan’s number-one music mag. Mr Big might no longer be together, but Billy rocks on. 

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bobby began playing the guitar at the age of eight and switched to the trumpet at ten. By the time he was thirteen he was playing at local dances with a number of bands and by fifteen had put together his own group to play at dances, occasional concerts and in jazz coffee houses. 

Andrew Small has remained faithful to Yamaha drums right from the very start. 

A member of the increasingly rare ‘little-known but often heard’ session musician scene, Fraser has played with artists as diverse as Rick Wakeman and Mandy Moore and has played on a number of huge top 40 dance hits including Rui De Silva’s ‘Touch Me’ and the Tim Delux hit ‘It Just Won’t Do’ featuring Sam Orbenik.