Dan Faulkner - Tenor Sax

Dan started playing the saxophone at the age of 11 and discovered jazz soon after.  He juggled his studying for a Physics degree with a chair with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and although his playing improved his physics did not.  After a fairly circuitous route in his early 20s with a variety of 'proper' jobs, he was awarded a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he gained a masters in jazz performance.

Since turning professional Dan is enjoying his position with the band as well as a career as a freelance musician in London. He has performed around the world in a variety of styles and settings, lead his own jazz quartet and has been recorded on a range of albums in various genres including Jazz, R&B, Ska and Reggae.

I personally preferred Dan's other photo - but his Mum wanted it removed as she was getting strange looks! - ed