Graduate Careers

Nel Begley is an active jazz vocalist, composer and educator.

Sunniva explains her jazz, folk and world musical influences.

Bryan Chung is an electric guitarist originally from Hong Kong, now settled in Leeds.

Award-winning musician Caterina discusses her time in Leeds.

Helena is a jazz vocalist who has performed with the likes of NYJO.

Big Bad Wolf guitarist Mike talks rehearsals and approach to composition.

Abbie is a versatile drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader.

Bård is a jazz guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Norway.

Discover more about award-winning avante-garde jazz trio - J Frisco

Born in Trinidad, Clint is a versatile bassist and multi-instrumentalist.

Rising-star Ashley has recently signed to Sony Music.

Drummer and band leader Mark talks about Led Bib and composition.

Emma is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and bandleader.

Pete discusses his latest album, supported through crowdfunding.

Andrew has been described as one of the most original drummers in the UK.

Take Five participant Kim has a strong reputation as band leader and educator.

Dom discusses the Dom J Marshall Trio, The Cinematic Orchestra and 〄 DJM 〄.

Flying Machines guitarist Alex comments on crowdfunding and audiences.

Spooky-j and pq discuss collaboration with Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

Greek guitarist George discusses the intricate ‘art of transcription’.

Saxophonist Ben has made an indelible mark on the Leeds jazz scene.

Matt discusses life with Gentleman's Dub Club, Outlook Orchestra and more.

Michael discusses jazz, rhythm and life on the road with Everything Everything.

Jazz graduate John is a recording and touring saxophonist with The 1975.

Ruby tells us about life on the road with Submotion Orchestra.

BA Jazz graduate, Robin Porter is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and educator based in London.

Pete New is a professional musician, arranger, producer, and educator from West Yorkshire. Pete performs with various ensembles, including 'The Neville Staple Band: From The Specials'.

Rory Mann is an award winning, highly proficient guitarist, composer and educator based in London.

Graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Olivia is now playing with her quintet, and other bands such as Mangorata, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Sunkissed Child.

Fee (she/her) is a talented trumpet player who is deeply involved in Leeds' jazz scene. You can catch them performing in numerous bands like Naali Collective, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Heritage.