The Performers

Steve Waterman - Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Alan Barnes - Alto/Baritone Sax, Nick Weldon – Piano, Steve Watts – Bass, Felix Weldon - Drums

Steve began his career while studying at Trinity College of Music, and since then has worked regularly on the British and International jazz scene. He has recorded seven critically acclaimed CDs under his own name, featuring many original compositions and arrangements. Steve has co-written a highly acclaimed Jazz Trumpet tutor book with John O'Neil, The Jazz Method for Trumpet, published by Schott & Co.

In February 2019 Steve had the first performance of his Concerto for Jazz Trumpet and Orchestra with the Surrey Mozart Players at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. He is also professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music in London, visiting Jazz Trumpet specialist at The Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Welsh College of Music, Canterbury Christ Church University and The Purcell School. Steve also teaches on many summer jazz courses and has conducted numerous trumpet master classes and workshops from small groups to big bands throughout the UK, Spain, Finland, Latvia, Germany, Peru, U.S.A, Russia, South Africa, and Cuba.

Event Information

All our lunchtime events begin at 1pm and are free entry, but space is limited, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Children aged five and over are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.

All the concerts feature introductory ‘listening guides’ prepared by the performers and will be followed by a brief opportunity to discuss the work afterwards.

When you book you have the option to pay a £3, £5 or £10 donation to the Student Scholarship Fund, which exists to support those students who would like to take advantage of an opportunity to extend and enrich their studies in some way but lack the resources. For example, the Fund would support the study of a second instrument (or voice); a masterclass off-campus; a summer school residency; or the purchase of specialist equipment or software.

Venues are either St Gregory’s Centre for Music or Anselm Studio 1, both on our North Holmes Road campus. Our campus car parks are reserved for staff permit holders only.