Googlies extends a warm welcome to trombonist Ian Bateman. He has a career that has seen him reach the top of his profession with the likes of Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band and Terry Lightfoot and his Jazzmen. Ian is one of the most in-demand jazz trombonists in Europe. This has led to tours, theaters, festivals, jazz clubs in all genres of jazz, for Ian is prolific in all styles. He is a top-notch reader too which has opened many doors for him. You’ll find him regularly appearing with The Back To Basie Orchestra, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Echoes of Ellington and the various productions of  The Jazz Repertory Company. Session work for The Bryan Ferry Orchestra and various artistes at Abbey Road studios too.

Although best known in the traditional jazz world, Ian possesses a rare quality in jazz in that he excels at other styles as well as being a first-class reader. One of these styles is be-bop (very difficult on a slide trombone) and Ian has formed his Be-Bop Quintet to perform the music of the great trombonists – eg JJ Johnson and Frank Rosolino.