John, who is from Derbyshire, is one of Britain's finest Trumpeters. He began playing the trumpet at the age of five and the piano at nine, and makes most of his backing tracks on piano and keyboards, while playing the trumpet "live" to the tracks when performing.
Having perfected his breathing technique, John plays with consummate ease, and has a sound that is immediately recognisable to all.
He began a professional career at the age of 22, performing at The Hippodrome London, with more recent engagements at Kensington Palace London and The ICC Birmingham.
In 1996 he played on the film sound track 'The Full Monty' with Stocksbridge Brass Band (Sheffield), having also worked in the past with artists such as Dina Carroll, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, and The New Bert Kaempfert Orchestra.
He recently toured with the Sweet Inspirations, who were Elvis Presley's female backing singers during the Vegas years. (1969-1977)
He is proud to play the Last Post and Reveille, every November, for 617 Squadron ("The Dambusters") at their Memorial in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on behalf of the Woodhall Spa Parish Council.
This will be John's third concert at Ryhall, which starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £6 (children free) available on the door or from David Harrison on 01780 752051.