To find a unique and individual sound as an instrumentalist is always the ultimate goal and, while some musicians are continually searching for it, trumpeter Neil Yates had it in bucketfuls. Through years of development and practice he was able to create sounds from the trumpet that instantly grabbed you, drew you in and made the hairs on back of your neck stand up. Not only that, he combined this with a witty sense of humour and an exhilarating live set and sense of phrasing and note choice that left other trumpeters in awe. Multi-instrumentalist composer, arranger and educator Neil Yates studied music at Salford University and Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He stepped out into the professional music business in 1991, as a London-based jazz trumpeter working most notably for the BBC Big Band and Johnny Dankworth Orchestra. He moved on to higher profile session musician work in 1994, performing and recording with The Brand New Heavies, Supergrass, Black Grape, Lighthouse Family, Alison Moyet, Will Young, Raw Stylus, Suggs, Matt Bianco and Robbie Williams.

"…a Miles-ish mid-register tone with slides elisions and buttery trills that evoke a Celtic vibe, yet are a unique sound all their own".
Jazzwise Magazine