JAZZ has always ‘played’ a central role in Angus’ life. But it was his love of ‘Swing Jazz’ that lead him to launch his Big Band in 1995. Since then he’s played concerts to thousands, recorded two albums and appeared on TV and radio.  

An accomplished songwriter, pianist and vocalist, Angus - a music graduate of London University and an Associate of the Royal College of Music - is also a highly regarded Jazz educator, both teaching and writing. He has also written a regular column on ‘Jazz Piano’ for Keyboard Review.

‘The Big Band’ boasts sixteen top-flight musicians, whose unique sound is made up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, bass, guitar, drums and piano. This line-up perfectly sets the stage for both his own songs and his innovative arrangements of the classic jazz standards that shout out 'Get up and dance!'.

In 2007, the band were voted as one of the top five jazz bands in the UK by readers of The Week magazine.

Tracks from their debut album 'Now I know why' and their follow-up album, 'It's a Swing Thing', have been featured on Jazz FM and have subsequently garnered a loyal fan base both in the UK and, more recently, via internet radio, in the USA.

Angus' unique flair for fusing 'Big Band Jazz' with his own contemporary take on life has brought the sounds of Miller and Basie bang up to date.

A new album and tour are planned for 2010.