Nick Bradshaw

I started my professional career in the very(!) late 70's,with a stint in the West End musical 'Grease'. After touring with several other Ex-West End shows,starting playing with several of the US soul bands touring here,such as the Platters,and later ,Heatwave.The late 80's-90's were a constant diet of some well-known function bands(Joe Loss orchestra,Andy Ross& Johnny Howard to name but 3!),interspersed with cruises(Big band cruise on QE2 with the famous Squadronnaires),pantomimes,&freelance sessions/dates. The late 90's saw me more involved with the London jazz scene,working with many well-known artists,including Mervyn Africa,Clare Hirst,Bobby Wellins,Matt Wates,Mark Nightingale & many more. Since 2006,I have been the drummer with Duelling Pianos,based in Birmingham ,but playing dates all over the UK,with some Britain's leading Piano Entertainers,including Robbie Peaple,James Sayer,Dino Baptiste,Joe Stafford & others. Since 2010,a member of Alice in Grooveland,London-based modern jazz Quartet(later Quintet).Appearances have included major jazz festivals in the UK(Rye,Marlborough),also some notable London venues,including the O2,Charlie Wright's,Brixton Ritzy & many more.Debut album 'Skyline',from 2014,received critical acclaim in the national &music press;The band also were featured around the world on jazz internet stations,building a healthy fan base.