After graduating from Leeds College of Music in 1983, Simon has toured the world extensively writing and performing on the saxophone, clarinet and flute for groups such as The Drifters, Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Leo Sayer, The Matthew Herbert Big Band and many more.

He has also toured with shows such as Grease, Fame, Rat Pack, and performed in west end shows such as Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Ray Charles Tribute Show.

In 2001 he set up his company Nibmusic to concentrate on writing for television and radio, such as the BBC philharmonic orchestra, BBC Wales, ITV and the Bafta awards, as well as for cruise ships, production shows and dozens of singers and instrumentalists across the world.

Elliott first played the drums at the age of 13. He was self-taught until the age of 18 when he studied at Salford University with Manchester session drummer Steve Gilbert. It was whilst playing for the Salford University Big Band that he twice won the BBC radio 2 big band drummer of the year award. He consequently went on to play for the nationally renowned Andy Prior Orchestra. 

After he left Salford University Elliott continued to tour and record with Andy Prior for a further 6 years appearing on numerous TV and radio shows. In 2001 he toured the UK with the hit show Anything Goes; this was followed by a tour with Wayne Sleep and Melanie Stace and eventually led to him deputising in London's west end.

Elliott works with artists and bands that include; Shirley Bassey, John Lord and Roger Glover (Deep Purple), Michael Ball, Leo Sayer, Joe Longthorne, Jane Mcdonald, Tony Christie, Kirk Whalum, Andy Abraham, Keely Smith, Tony Hadley, Limahl, The BBC Big Band, Syd Laurence Orchestra, The Drifters, Gwen Dickie, Gabriella Cilmi, Georgie Fame, Mathew Herbert, Bob Mintzer, Mike Stern, Laurie Holloway and Michael Feinstein. His west end credits include; Lion King, The Rat Pack, The Bodyguard, Jersey Boys, The Producers and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

He runs his own band that has regularly headlined at Ronnie Scotts Club in London and has released an album Is That Not What You Wanted. Check out his website www.elliotthenshaw.com

Tom Walsh, aged 26, is based in London, where he graduated from the Jazz Course at the Royal Academy Of Music with 1st Class Honours in 2013. In his first year at college, Tom was the inaugural recipient of the Humphrey Lyttelton Jazz Prize, an award for outstanding jazz performance. Upon leaving college Tom had also received other awards including the Wolfson Prize (2012) and the Alumni Development Award (2013).

Shortly after graduating, in September 2013, Tom was appointed the lead trumpet chair in the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. From 2013 to 2017 we worked with the band alongside international jazz luminaries such as Benny Golson, Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Bob Mintzer and Mike Stern. He has also played lead trumpet with the WDR Big Band & Vince Mendoza. Tom has also played with some of the UK's other top big bands including: The BBC Big Band, The Stan Sulzmann Neon Orchestra, The Laurence Cottle Big Band, The Gareth Lockrane Big Band, The Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra, NYJO and The Mark Nightingale Big Band.

In light orchestral work Tom has played principal trumpet with John Wilson, The RTE Concert Orchestra and has played with the RPO, Philharmonia, English National Ballet Orchestra and the English Session Orchestra. In the West End, Tom has played on multiple shows including Wicked, Sinatra: Live On Stage, Dreamgirls, Show Boat and Beautiful. In 2013 and 2014 Tom played lead trumpet live on the X Factor Big Band shows, in addition to the BBC Proms in 2014, and the ongoing BBC TV series Bruce's Hall Of Fame. In pop and commercial music Tom has played and recorded with the likes of Van Morrison, Blur, Mark Knopfler, Jessie J, Gary Barlow and Shirley Bassey. In February 2014 Tom co-produced and played a series of concerts with Al Jarreau at London's famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.

Having recently returned from studying with Jerry Hey in Los Angeles, Tom is currently working from his home studio recording, composing and arranging for multiple projects including his own horn section. Tom is a Vincent Bach Trumpet endorsing artist.

Andy Greenwood is a freelance trumpet player. He was fortunate to study with the great Bobby Shew whilst a member of the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. After spending 2 years working for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Andy joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, during this time was asked to join the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, where he remained a member for 6 years.

Throughout his musical career he has worked with artists such as Al Jarreau, Chuck Findley, Wayne Bergeron,  Bobby Shew, Jon Faddis, James Morrison, Steve Gadd, Bob Brookmeyer, Michael Gibbs, Bill Frisell, Eliane Elias, New York Voices, Conte Candoli, Buddy Childers, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Maceo Parker, Westlife, Michael Buble, Shirley Bassey, Georgie Fame, Barry Manilow, Kylie Minogue, Jamie Cullum, George Michael, Robbie Williams, Jamiroquai and The Who.

He has performed with many groups including The Metropole Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Super C Big Band, Laurence Cottle Big Band, Steve Sidwell Big Band, Guy Barker Big Band, BBC Big Band, Syd Lawrence Orchestra and the Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra.

West End shows include Wicked, Chicago, My One and Only, The Rat Pack, Saturday Night Fever, Guys and Dolls, Ray Charles, The Producers, Sinatra, 42nd St and Motown The Musical.

Tom Rees-Roberts studied at The Royal Northern College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and The National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He has, since then, amassed an impressive list of credentials, including: 

FILM SOUNDTRACKS:

A Fantastic Fear of Everything; A Nice Touch; An Education; Anna Karenina; Being Flynn; Berserk Golden Age Arc (manga); Bless; Captain America; Cloudy with a Hint of Meatballs 2; Cockneys vs Zombies; Cuban Fury; Devil; Disney: Tokyo launch; Edge of Tomorrow; Escape from Planet Earth; Euro Disney 20 year celebration; Evengelion 3; French Film; Gambit; Gravity; Hoodwinked Too; Hotel Trasylvania; Johny English Reborn; Journey 2;
Jupiter Ascending; Justin and the Knights of Valour; Kung Fu Panda 2; Les Miserables; Magic Silver 2; Madagascar 3; Molly Moon; Mr Peacock & Sherman; My Week with Marilyn; Mysterious Island; Nine; Once Upon a Time (Disney Tokyo); One Chance; ParaNorman; Phantom of the Opera; Robocop; Puss in Boots; Saving Santa; Skyfall - James Bond; Sea Turtles; Season of the Witch; Spooky Buddies; Shirley; The Adventures of the Santa Pups; The Freshman; The Hot Potato; The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones; This Is It; Tron Legacy; Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn pt2; Welcome to the Punch; World of Colour (Disney); Wrath of the Titans; 47 Ronin.

COMPUTER GAMES:

James Bond-Golden Eye; James Bond-From Russia with Love; LaNoire.

ARTISTS:

Adele; Alfie Boe; Amy Winehouse; Andy Williams; Badly Drawn Boy - Damon Gough; Blondie; Bruce Forsyth; Caro Emerald;  Cilla Black; Daft Punk; David Axelrod; Diana Krall; Elaine Page; Emma Bunton; Fergie - Black Eyed Peas; Florence Rawlings; Gabriella Cilmi; Gary Barlow; George Michael; Hans Zimmer;  Incognito; Jamie Cullum; John Barrowman; Katie Mellua; Kylie Minogue; Leon Jackson; Liza Minelli; Michael Buble; Mick Hucknall; Nikki Cleary; Only Boys Aloud; Paloma Faith; Phil Collins; Quincy Jones; Rumer; Seal; Shirley Bassey; Sinead O'Connor; Steps; Stereophonics; Sting; Susan Boyle; Susie Sioux; Talc; The Divine Comedy; The Go Betweens; The Hurts; The Overtones; Tom Jones; Tony Bennett; Tram; Travis; Will Young.

LIVE TV SHOWS:

Strictly Come Dancing all series so far (11 seasons); Just The Two Of Us; Strictly Dance Fever; Parkinson; Dame Edna; Andrew Lloyd Weber - Search for Joseph/Any Dream Will Do; Andrew Lloyd Weber - I'd Do Anything/Search for Nancy & Oliver; Andrew Lloyd Weber - How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria/Search for Maria; Royal Variety 2011 ITV; Royal Variety Shows BBC x 3; Brit awards w/Jamie Cullum & Katie Mellua; Sports Relief BBC; Children in Need BBC; Dave Arch Band; Laurie Holloway Band.

TV SOUNDTRACKS:

Upstairs Downstairs; Dci Banks; Dr Who; Derren Brown; Penn and Teller; Comedy Roast; Thunderbirds; Hidden Kingdoms BBC.

ADVERTS:

Muller - Wunderful Stuff; Stella Artois - Crying Jean; Legoland; Domestos - Grotbusters; Plus Net brass band TV spot; Malteesers; Plus Net brass band Internet spot; Anchor butter "that's the way I like it"; Sony 007 Skyfall; Fererra Roche Germany; Land Rover Freelancer 2012 (Ella); Virgin Atlantic.

ON SCREEN ACTING CREDITS:

An Education (Oscar nominated best picture).

WEST END SHOWS:
Chair holder; Jerry Springer the Opera - original cast ; Billy Elliot the Musical - original cast 

WEST END DEPUTY CREDITS: 
Kiss Me Kate; A Street Car Named Desire; Wicked; Sister Act The Musical; Hairspray The Musical; Hair

TOURS:

Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2010-2014; Batman live; Dr Who The Monsters Are Coming live tour 2010; Phil Collins Going Back Motown tour 2010; Temptations and Four Tops; Michael Ball Heroes 2011; Salute to Sinatra

JAZZ:

BBC Big Band; Lead Trumpet Metropole Orchestra; Mingus Project w/John Clayton, Randy Brecker, Ronnie Cuber and Conrad Herwig; Paquito De Riviera w/Vince Mendoza; Film Music w/Vince Mendoza; Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra; Wynton Marsalis; Quincy Jones; Heritage Orchestra; Jamie Cullum; Sam Rivers; Hermetto Pascoal; Andrew Hill; Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra; Carla Bley; Keith Tippett Tapestry; Hans Koller big band; London Jazz Orchestra; Mike Gibbs; Kenny Wheeler; Billy Cobham; Stan Sultzman; Dave Lieberman; Gerard Prescenser; Randy Brecker; Ronnie Cuba; Conrad Herwig; Martin Taylor; Dave Brubeck.

TEACHERS:

Reg Mitchell; Helen Price; John Pooley; Nigel Gibbon; Howard Snell; Noel Langley; Wynton Marsalis; Allen Vizzutti; Roger Ingram; Chris Jaudes; Laurie Frink; Bahb Civiletti; Gerard Prescenser.
 

Born in Wigan, now living in Watford, Malcolm started playing the trumpet at 13 and was lead trumpet with the award winning Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra and also the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He has played lead trumpet with the Andy Prior Big Band, Syd Lawrence Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra UK, Petula Clark, Mel B, Kenny Rogers, The 4 Tops and The Temptations. Shows include The Rat Pack, Saturday Night Fever and Dirty Dancing. TV includes This is My Moment and Soapstar, Superstar. Films include Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch.

Scott Garland has been playing professionally since the age of 14. His first jobbing gig was with a jazzfunk band called "Hard Lines" in the 1980's. He then started attending rehearsals with NYJO and started gigging with the orchestra at the age of 16. At 18 he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, to study jazz performance. 

On heading back to the UK, he moved from Kent to London and started working in and around London, the UK and Europe. He has played with a variety of artistes and bands, including The Spice Girls, The Brand New Heavies, The Style Council, Shirley Bassey and Michael Ball, as well as doing session work and West End shows.

He has been a member of two award-winning bands - Sax Appeal and The Pete Cater Big Band, both on lead alto sax. He currently lives in Sussex and is teaching, lecturing, freelancing and running his own band Straight To The Heart, a David Sanborn tribute band.

Sean Freeman is one of the Europe’s most in-demand sax players, in the studio and live on stage. His versatility with genres from jazz to pop means his musical contributions stretch far and wide, having worked with many diverse artists.

These artists include:

Level 42 (last 11 years);  Joe Bonamassa; ABC; Eric Clapton; Billy Cobham; Mark Murphy; Bonnie Tyler; Mike Batt; Melanie C (Spice Girls); Boyzone; Nerina Pallot; Florence Rawlings; Joss Stone; Peter Grant; Howard Jones; The Christians; James Taylor Quartet; Jocelyn brown; G4; Jamelia; Hamish Stuart (Average White Band); Jim Mullen; Bananarama; Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet); Hue And Cry; Joe Longthorne; Alexander O'Neil; US3; Carol Decker (T'pau); Kim Mazelle; Lewis Taylor; The X Factor; Clem Curtis and The Foundations; Carl Douglas; Geri Halliwell; Roisin Murphy; Martha Reeves and the Vandellas; Lulu; Kid Creole and the Coconuts; The Nolans.

For more information about Sean Freeman, check out his website.

Simon Willescroft is a London based saxophonist and has toured, performed live and recorded with many different artists, including; Duran Duran, Duffy, Incognito, Tony Hadley, Beverley Craven, John Newman, The Brand New Heavies, Michael Buble, Seal, Robbie Williams, Jools Holland, Muse, James Morrison, Level 42, Peabo Bryson, Barry Manilow and Ce Ce Peniston amongst many others.

For more information, check out his website www.simonwillescroft.com

"Batesy", as he is affectionately known (we have quite a few Simons in the Spice Fusion band!), has an impressive track record. He is The Royal Marines' Professor of Saxophone and has been Musical Director for many famous artists including Bette Midler, Rick Astley and Richard Shelton. 

Who else has he played with? The list is extensive but include Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Elvis Costello, Jamie Cullum, Shane MacGowan, Sister Sledge, Lulu, Rick Wakeman, Dizzee Rascal, The Sugarhill Gang, Chaka Khan, Emma Bunton, Seal, Eddie Floyd, Billy Ocean, Darius Campbell and Carleen Anderson.  

You might even have seen him on TV, as he's been on programmes including The Paul O'Grady Show, The Parkinson Show, Channel 4's Big Breakfast, GMTV, This Morning, Movie Mania and the Johnny Vaughan Tonight Show.  

Check out his website for more information!

Bob Sydor's career spans over 50 years so it would be impossible to include everything he's ever done here! But here are some highlights to start with. He's:

- toured all over the world with the Charlie Watts big band (yes, THE Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones) 

- recorded on several albums of Björk

- recorded on Diana Ross' album

- performed with Maynard Ferguson, live and on his albums 

- worked in the West End for many years - amongst other shows, Miss Saigon for 10 years

- was a resident musician in the Michael Parkinson big band

The list goes on! We are humbled to have Bob in our band. 

Trevor Mires has been the forefront of the London music for the last ten years. His current work includes his role as Trombonist/arranger for Sir Tom Jones; a member/writer with legendary jazz funk group Incognito for the last 7 years (including 5 albums, numerous world tours and writing/arranging compositions for the band) and touring/recording with former Oasis front man, Noel Gallagher.

He has recently toured with international jazz star Randy Brecker with his Big Band.

His performing credits are wide ranging; he has performed with, amongst others, George Benson, Chaka Khan, Lemar, Beverley Knight, Joss Stone, Gloria Gaynor, Oscar Peterson, Michael Buble, Westlife, Radiohead, Alexander O'Neal.

Trevor was a member of Jamiroquai for a period of 6 months, recording and performing with them. He has also recorded and toured with multi-instrumentalist James Morrison, and he has toured with Sam Rivers Big Band.

Trevor is also a solo trombonist with the Michel Legrend Big Band and has recorded with Pat Metheny, Toots Theilman and David Sanborn.

Maintaining a healthy balance between commercial and more creative projects, Trevor also records in studios for TV and film, as well as recording with Radiohead, and performing with the likes of Alicia Keys and recording and performing with Mark Ronson.

Trevor also writes a lot of music for his own projects, including cult band Plumstead Radical Club, and also his new Jazz quintet. Check out his website www.trevormires.com

Nichol is a highly sought after trombonist - his list of who's he's worked with proves the point! He's played with major artists and bands including Incognito, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Robbie Williams, Grace Jones, Paloma Faith, Omar, Groovejam, Moloko, Duffy, Beverley Knight, Hope Collective, Mutya Buena, Sugababes, Sharleen Spiteri, Boyzone, Brand New Heavies, Olly Murs, INXS, Mel C, Jamie Cullum, Annie Lennox, The Drifters... the list goes on. 

Next time you watch TV and there's a live band on, chances are that you might catch a glimpse of Nichol doing this thing! 

Mark "Frosty" Frost is a fantastic, larger than life character, and his music certainly reflects his personality. He is a highly respected musician, having worked with London Brass, the BBC Big Band, the Ronnie Scott's Big Band, the Michael Nyman Band, and Guy Barker's Orchestra. He has also toured with Gladys Knight, Jack Jones and Al Martino. Mark's orchestral work is equally impressive and includes performing with the London and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestras, the London Philharmonic, Halle, Ulster and Opera North Orchestras. As if that wasn't enough, he is also a key player in the London session circuit.

Chris is a musician, who was a member of Diana Ross' band, and has performed in many West End shows in London. He has also worked as the Assistant Musical Director for “Chicago The Musical” for 14 years running. He is not only prolific on stage, he has also done many studio recordings, such as the Emmy-Award winning theme music for Page Eight.

Chris is also an award winning Producer/Engineer, and has recorded, edited and produced music for the BBC productions of "Luther", "An Englishman in New York" and "Outcasts" as well as for the films "Confetti" and "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day".

He runs his own recording studio, Kenilworth Production Studios, and has recorded jazz musician Georgina Jackson’s album, "Watch What Happens", which was voted CD of the Week by the Evening Standard. Chris also recorded the Royal Shakespeare Company’s CD "Music for the RSC" celebrating 20 years of music by John Woolf and friends, and is now working on their second album.

So we're extremely proud that Chris performed on and produced our second album, Trying Hard 2 - what amazing talent!

Kennedy Aitchison has worked for over 30 years as a musical director, pianist, keyboard player, producer, orchestrator and arranger in many musical genres. His involvement with music theatre, television, film, concerts and tours is long and impressive. Amongst many credentials, he worked as music supervisor, orchestrator and musical director for “I Dreamed A Dream, The Susan Boyle Musical”. 

Who else has he worked with? The list is sure long, but they include Riverdance, Les Miserables, The Three Degrees, The Drifters, The Supremes, Martha Reeves, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, The Platters, Brenda Cochrane, Bobby Davro, Frankie Vaughan, Elaine C Smith and many more. 

Check out his website for more information! 


 

Not only is James phenomenal on the piano, he's also a prolific arranger and producer and has worked with artists such as Sugababes as well as for TV and various media. 

As a performer, he has gigged in venues such as Ronnie Scott's and the London Palladium, and he has worked with some of Britain’s greatest Jazz artists, including Pete King, Alan Barnes, John Etheridge, Jim Mullen, Gerard Presencer, Stan Sulzmann, Derek Nash, Bobby Wellins, Rex Richardson, Mark Lockhart, Mick Hutton, Clark Tracey, London Musici, and Anita Wardell.

Check out his website for more information.

James Pusey is a freelance musician/guitarist. He has worked either live or in the studio with:

Omar, G4, Michael Bolton, Paloma Faith, Beverley Knight, Will Young, Lesley Garret, Hayley Westenra, Jacqui Dankworth, Nikki Yanofsy, Dionne Warwick, Cleveland Watkiss, Aleisha Dixon, Lee Mead, Katherine Jenkins, Shakin’ Stevens, Ray Gelato, Robin Gibb (Bee Gees), Stephen Gately (Boyzone), Peter Cox (Go West), Booty Luv, John Barrowman, Bernie Nolan, Connie Fisher, Kerry Ellis, Jodie Prenger, Odyssey, Bucks Fizz, Brian Conley, Anthony Costa (Blue), Alvin Stardust, Bobby Ball, Noel Sullivan (Hear’say), Journey South (X-Factor), Nikki Evan (X-Factor), Donny Osmond, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Matthew Bourne’s “Dorian Gray”, ITV’s “Superstar”, Hairspray – The Highschool Musical (Sky), P + O, Cunard, BBC, UK tours of What A Feelling, Boogie Nights, West End productions of Dirty Dancing, Grease, Joseph, Fiddler On The Roof, Dancing In The Streets, Daddy Cool, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Never Forget, Whistle Down The Wind, Cabaret, Rent, Fame, Spamalot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lion King, and Matilda the Musical.

James has been studying Indian Music and the sitar for a number of years. On top of that, The James Pusey Group released their first album “First Chapter” in 2010 - check out his website www.jamespusey.com

Guitarist and composer Tim Rose began working professionally in 1995 whilst still at college.

Since this time he has played with many artists including Toyah Willcox, Gerry Marsden, Dave Dee, Mike d’Abo, Mike Pender, Roger Whittaker, Matt Monro Junior, Shaun Williamson, Ron Moody, Brian Conley, Bradley Walsh, The Nolans, Robin Cousins, Al Martino, PJ Proby, Gerard Kenny, David Essex, Carol Decker, Cheryl Baker, Jimmy Osmond, Paul Potts, Beverley Knight and Randy Brecker. In 2013 and 2014 Tim toured with Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole. Tim has also performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra a number of times. TV appearances include the ‘Bond 50th Anniversary Concert’ with The Philharmonia and ‘David Walliams celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey’ on BBC One.
 
Tim works extensively in London’s West End having played on some 15 shows including Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, Evita, Jersey Boys, Betty Blue Eyes, Priscilla, Shrek, Thriller Live, Beautiful, Kinky Boots, The Bodyguard, Memphis, Wicked, Book of Mormon and Grease on which he held the guitar chair for three and a half years.

In November 2016 Tim released his first solo album, ‘Outlook’ on Pathway Records. Allcompositions are written by Tim and feature Paul Booth, Graeme Flowers, Dave Whitford, Chris Wong, John Humphrey and Ryan Farmery. Other projects Tim has been involved with include a guitar duo with Andy Phillip playing instrumental interpretations of songs by the singer songwriters of the 1970s and jazz fusion quartet Ragin' Hormones (featuring Steve Richardson, Richard Beesley and Seb Guard). This ensemble produced an album in 2005 called 'How it Starts'.

For more info go to www.timroseguitar.co.uk and www.pathwayrecordings.com

After winning the Performing Arts School music prize for two consecutive years, Simon started working as a pro session musician at the age of 16.

He has performed, toured & recorded with many top artists in the world of music & entertainment, such as: The Bee Gees, Robbie Williams, Larry Gatlin, Joe Longthorne, Freddie Starr, Neil Sedaka, Engelbert Humperdinck, Eric Marienthal, Oz Noy, David Murray, Tony Oxley, Joe Brown, Rick Astley, Peter Kay, Ronan Keating, Lee Mead, David Essex, Tony Christie, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Miracles, The Three Degrees, Jane McDonald, The London Community Gospel Choir, Tavares, PP Arnold, Sheila Ferguson, The Snake Davis Band, Combination Head, The Drifters, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Julian Clary, Cannon & Ball, Peter Grant, Chico, The Nolans, Billy Pearce, Rowetta, Dutch Vocalist Rene Froger, Richard Fleeshman, Debra Stephenson, Richard Shelton, Sonia, Bradley Walsh, Alan Stewart, Dave Evans, The Memphis Belle Orchestra, Jazz-Rock band Free Parking, The Kings Of Swing Orchestra, The Joe Loss Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Tribute Orchestra, Clare Teal, The Salsa meets Jazz Collective, Julian Joseph, Jovenes Clasicos Del Son.

Simon’s Debut solo album ‘Familia’ and his second album ‘Open Window’ has, and continues to be, featured on worldwide radio stations: JAZZ FM, BBC Radio 2 and 3, BBC GMR Radio, BBC Radio Lancashire, Creative Chicago Radio, Jazz in All Keys, Fiesta Jazz. 106.7 PBS FM in Melbourne, Australia, W.I.U.C. in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Atlanta Smooth Jazz, VID90.3FM ‘Gala Jazz’, Ponce, Puerto Rico. Radio Planichie ‘Rumba y Son’, Lima, Peru, WEMU Michigan USA. Also featuring in the publications Jazztimes (USA), Musician, Bass player (USA), Bass guitar, Music professor (Germany), Bajista (Spain), Descarga (Latin America).

Simon is also a proud endorsing artist of Dalmedo custom guitars, Barker Basses, Taurus amplification, Rotosound Strings and has released, along with Samplephonics, The Live Funky Bass Guitar sample library. 

A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Mike has played percussion with the Halle, BBC Philharmonic, BBC Concert and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestras, both in the concert hall and the recording studio. He has premiered works by diverse composers such as Tan Dun, Gordon McPherson, Nicholas Maw and Bill Connor.

As a marimba soloist Mike has performed recitals across the country, including the world premiere of Paul Mitchell-Davidson's marimba concerto "Africana" which was subsequently broadcast on ITV's critically acclaimed arts programme "Celebration".

Other notable performances include the premieres of works by Basil Athanasiadis, Paul Edlin, Tom Armstrong and Graham Lynch as well as performances of Paul Creston's Concertino for Marimba at the Royal Festival Hall,London, and at the Belgian International Marimba Competition and the Linz International Marimba Competition and Festival.

In September 2007, along with virtuoso clarinettist David Campbell, acclaimed composer Paul Max Edlin and award-winning saxophonist and trumpeter Sarah Field, Mike visited Illinois State University as Guest Artist-in-Residence where he premiered works by Matt Wright, Richard Stoker and Zack Zubow.

As a chamber musician, Mike has performed and recorded extensively with the Apollo Saxophone Quartet including the Decca album "First and Foremost".

As a Latin pianist, Mike has  performed with and arranged for Caxixi, Apitos, Salsa Pa'Gozar, vibist Victor Mendoza and conguero Birger Sulsbruck. Mike plays a custom made 5 octave marimba made by Ron Samuels and MARIMBA ONE. 

Check out his website www.mikehamnett.com

Annabel has worked with artists such as Alison Moyet, Alphabeat, Amy Winehouse, Beverley Knight, Charlotte Church, Jamie Cullum, Jason Derulo, Katie Melua and Rumer. She also runs and co-hosts the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Experience in her own monthly residency and has appeared on numerous TV & radio shows and tours. She is also the vocal coach on British talent shows The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.

Iain comes from a pedigree of great British jazz and big band singers. After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music, he worked with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, the RTE Concert Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Iain was also the principle male vocalist for the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, and section leader for the Ronnie Scott’s Singers - The iTones.

Iain’s voice is featured on numerous adverts, including ‘Welcome Home’, a T-Mobile advert at Terminal 5, and on a number of film soundtracks, including the British comedy ‘Grow Your Own’. He has also toured with Brendan Cole’s (‘Strictly Come Dancing’) Live and Unjudged show, and again on the Licence To Thrill show.

Iain works widely with vocal groups including Voxtet, The Magnets, The New London Jazz Voices, The Tim Whitehead group, The Kenny Wheeler Mirror Suite, and with South African jazz pianist legend, Abdullah Ibrahim. Other credits include Sandie Shaw, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Joss Stone and Mica Paris.

Check out Iain's website www.iainmackenzie.co.uk 

Julie is a singer and actress based in the London area. Her singing work is incredibly varied - from musical theatre through to jazz, pop and rock. She also writes music, and collaborated on the score to a rock musical which was performed at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe.

Julie has perfomed in most of the theatres around the UK and in many large festivals around the country and abroad. She has also worked in more intimate settings with smaller groups and duo work. She is currently the female vocalist in Brendan Cole's "Live and Unjudged" tour. And she is certainly a regular favourite with Spice Fusion - with the full 18-piece big band as well as the slightly smaller 10-piece band.

As an actress, she did the UK tour of "End of the Rainbow" understudying the role of Judy Gardland. She has also performed the role of narrator in the Bill Kenwright production of "Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat".

Damien is an accomplished songwriter, pianist and vocalist. He has also performed for several years on the West End stage, including achieving critical acclaim playing the leading role of Roger in the Tony Award winning musical “Rent”.

Damien's exceptional talent has seen him play many intimate gigs, including at the legendary Ronnie Scott's, whilst also playing to packed houses at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The O2 and Wembley Arena.

Damien has also toured with Sir Tom Jones and has appeared on numerous TV shows including Later With Jools Holland, Strictly Come Dancing, The Jonathon Ross Show and The Graham Norton Show. Other artists Damien has performed with include Professor Green for MTV and Radio 1 Live Lounge.

Spice Fusion is certainly very proud to have Damien as part of the band - with his versatility, stage presence and ability to connect with our audience, he is a true talent with a voice that seduces and thrills!

Check out his website: www.damienflood.co.uk

Giles Terera is an award winning actor, musician and filmmaker. His long list of theatre performances include Death And The King's Horseman, The Tempest, Avenue Q and The Book Of Mormon. As well as numerous appearances in London's National Theatre and in the West End, Giles has appeared on film and television. These include CBBC's Horrible Histories, BBC's show Doctors, and the film London Boulevard. He also created the documentary Muse Of Fire, which features interviews with Judi Dench, Jude Law, Ian McKellen and Fiona Shaw.

As if his acting and filmmaking talents weren't enough, Giles is also an incredibly talented singer. From doing his own shows to singing with bands like The Spice Fusion, he knows how to make his audience move - emotionally and on the dance floor!

Miranda is a creative artist with an incredible range of experience in the entertainment world. She is an actress, singer and dancer; she has appeared in many lead roles in London's West End and around the world; she's starred in movies, theatre shows and music concerts. She is also a much sought after choreographer, working with some of the world's biggest producers, directors and stars. This lady is quite simply, ridiculously talented - and we're extremely proud to have her as our regular singer with the Spice Fusion band. For more information, check out her website. 

Sandra Marvin is a phenomenal soul, gospel & jazz singer. 

She was Kate Bush's backing vocalist in her ground-breaking “Before The Dawn” concerts at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London. She has also worked with many other artists, including Liam Gallagher, Tim Burgess and The Charlatans, featuring on their 2015 album ‘Modern Nature’ and joining them on tour. She has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, The Roundhouse, The Hideaway, Ronnie Scott's and appearances for BBC Radio 2 and the BBC Radio 6 Music Live Music Festival. 

Sandra’s studio work is also impressive - she has recorded for Sony, Universal and Disney. This includes singing on the title track for the Oscar-winning soundtrack of the movie blockbuster, Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock & George Clooney.

Sandra’s track record in the world of theatre is expansive. She recently took on the leading role of “Queenie" in the critically acclaimed show “Showboat" at The New London Theatre West End, having previously played the role at The Sheffield Crucible.

She also previously starred as 'Matron Mama Morton' in Chicago and 'Miss Motormouth Maybelle' in Hairspray, (Original West End cast and all UK tours) and joined Michael Ball OBE on his ‘If Everyone was Listening’ and ‘Heroes’ UK tours as a guest artist.

Other theatre shows include: Ragtime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), Porgy and Bess (The Savoy Theatre), The Lion King (Paris) & Cool Hand Luke (The Aldwych Theatre).  

Her talent doesn’t end here - she has also been on TV, with performances in Citizen Khan, The Royal Variety Show, The Paul O’Grady Show, This Morning & BBC Children In Need. She also starred in the movie Florence Foster Jenkins staring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. She currently stars on the ITV soap Emmerdale as Jessie Grant, the headmistress.

Wow, what a talent! We are so thrilled to have Sandra on our team :)