sentences:  During his final year he took time out to play in London with one of the oldest established traditional jazz bands, Steve Lane's Southern Stompers.His playing style is influenced by the likes of Jelly Roll Morton, Willie 'The Lion' Smith and Teddy Wilson to name just a few.An early career breakthrough came through playing with Kenny Ball from 1983 - 1985 on his British and Russian tours and for recording sessions with George Chisholm.