Peter Shepherd

have been performing jazz part-time since about 1981, when I joined former young jazz musician of the year winner John Sanderson's band Expressions, based in the East Midlands, UK. Expressions (including several of my compositions) were featured on BBC Radio Derby.Since moving to Cambridgeshire I have been part of the local jazz scene, regularly appearing in some bands, and depping in others, including Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra, Silicon Edge big band, Caxton Swing, Andy Bowie Quartet, Louise Hobbs Quartet, Ten to Ten and others. I have covered every jazz style, from New Orleans to free. I currently do a lot of restaurant gigs or private functions, in solo, duo or larger format.Since 1999 I have participated in, and helped to run, the Cambridge Jazz Co-operative, which runs a weekly workshop. This is open to players of all ages and abilities. Sessions are run by top UK jazz pros, or by workshop members, such as myself.I taught piano and electronic keyboard, including jazz piano, from 1991 to 1995, to pupils of all ages on a one-to-one basis. Where pupils were interested, I entered them for Associated Board and other grade examinations. I currently teach only jazz and music theory.I've also learnt to play tenor sax and bass guitar, but I don't take these too seriously.

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