Mark Robinson: Engineer: Mark, erstwhile recording engineer at Genesis owned Fisher Farm, Bop Recording Studios in Africa and Island Records. Mark has had the pleasure and pain of working with numerous bands from the Kaiser Chiefs, Feeder, Joss Stone, The Darkness, Eric Clapton, Ray Charles and Hugh Masekela.

James Plant: Director of Music education/ songwriter: James has extensive experience of working with young people from London and is currently managing a youth music centre in south London. As a songwriter and artist he has supported the likes of Alabama 32 and worked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Kevin Davy: Trumpet player, Kevin has completed a recent tour with Afrika, Afrika and performs with his own ensemble. Voted BBC Manchester’s jazzer of the year in 2003, Kevin has lent his horn playing to the likes of Lamb, Adam F, Two banks of four & Phil Collins.

Siemi D: Drummer/ Percussionist: Siemi has played his rhythms as a session man with David Bowie, Elvis Costello, (S-Club 7!) and plays with the African Jazz Allstars.

Roderick Hart: Keys/piano, a jazzer by trade also offers piano tuition, has his own outfit and has played with the likes of Elaine Delmar, Simon Woolf and composed music for tv and talking books. Equally adept in delivering sessions at the Royal Academy to community music centres.

Geoff Gasgoyne: Session bass player, tours with the likes of Jamie Callum. Intuitive and patient with young people.