by SLO | May 11, 2022 | Profiles
Damon Oliver Tenor Saxophone / flute / clarinet Tenor sax, Flute and Clarinet with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Damon is a saxophonist whose professional life has taken him around the world, from orchestral work to big band and beyond. Alongside his work with the Syd...
by SLO | Feb 4, 2022 | Profiles
Jay Craig Saxophone Baritone sax, Alto sax, Clarinet, and Flute with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Edinburgh-born baritone saxist Jay Craig’s infatuation with the instrument began at the tender age of fourteen when he was taken to hear Duke Ellington’s Orchestra and met...
by SLO | Jun 10, 2021 | Profiles
Atila Huseyin Guest Singer Guest Singer with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Atila was born into a Turkish Cypriot family in London and began singing at the age of 15 with a local big band, Atila started his professional career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra Atila...
by SLO | Oct 2, 2020 | Profiles
Chris Snead Trumpet Trumpet with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Chris started learning the trumpet aged 8 with Anthony Aarons, later joining the Royal College of Music Junior Department in London where he was awarded the Constance Farrington Brass Prize. Chris studied at...
by SLO | Oct 2, 2020 | Profiles
Steve Blyth Saxophone Tenor sax, Flute, Clarinet and Bass clarinet with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Steve comes from the delightful seaside town of Blackpool, and has been playing saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano from a young age. After graduating from Huddersfield...
by SLO | Oct 2, 2020 | Profiles
Sarah Eyden Guest Vocalist Vocalist with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Sarah trained at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and was formerly a member of the internationally renowned a cappella group The Swingle Singers, with whom she toured the world and recorded...
