2024

2024 has been a remarkable year with many highlights. As we draw closer to the end of the year I can’t help but realise that The Fleeting Paradise Orchestra has booked a handful of function gigs which was one of my wishes for this year. The Orchestra has gained a lot of momentum since we launched our lunchtime gigs at Jamboree and come the 30th November, we’ll be playing in a Ball Room for the Bees Knees Up Ball.

We have just completed a week in the world class studio (KONK) for what will be my most ambitious album to date. At one time we had 13 musicians cramped into the studio room, huddled around a mic, to get that sound that is so evocative for the early jazz that inspires my music.

Jazz Ascona Festival with Frog & Henry was a melting point of such wonderful and exciting jams and improvisation. Barely sleeping and meeting fellow players from all around the world was definitely a highlight for this year.