Martin Shaw
Martin played trumpet on Little Bird, Elephant Dance, Camel Belly Dance and Little Bird Reprise. He started studying the trumpet at the age of 11 and trained at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music in London.
Martin has worked with many leading jazz artists including Cleo Laine, John Dankworth, Pete King, Dick Morrisey, Tim Garland and numerous big bands including the BBC Big Band. Along with session and T.V. work, he still finds time to perform with classical ensembles and in West End shows. Martin has also recorded, performed live and toured extensively with various pop artists including Sting, Jamiroquai, Natalie Cole, Paul Young and the Brand New Heavies. In 2001, he was appointed professor of Jazz Trumpet at the Birmingham Conservatoire.
Youth Music
Youth Music exists to facilitate and fund high quality and diverse musical experiences for young people up to the age of 18, particularly those living in areas of social and economic need.