Recording & Studio

I approach recording with the same focus I bring to live performance: serving the song. My goal in the studio is to provide clarity, consistency, and musicality that supports the bigger picture.

I’ve worked across a wide range of recording contexts: from live sessions and broadcast performances to highly produced studio albums and raw, in-the-room live records. I’ve recorded with my own voice as a player, but also in support of artists looking for that one great drum take to bring their song together.

My playing is rooted in rock and funk but shaped by jazz, fusion, and popular music, which allows me to adapt to different artists and genres while still keeping a personal sound. I’m proficient playing to a click, layering takes, and tailoring parts to the demands of the session.

My recording work has been broadcast on channels including BBC Jazz Nights, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland, and Jazz FM, as well as being featured on official playlists on streaming platforms and even used in adverts.

For me, there’s something uniquely rewarding about capturing a performance in the studio and watching music come to life. I’m always keen to get in the room, collaborate, and help create tracks that feel alive. If you’re looking for drum tracks for your project, get in touch.

Live Performance

Live performance has always been at the heart of my career. I’ve toured across the UK and Europe and appeared at major festivals and highly regarded venues.

I’ve worked in just about every type of live setting: from intimate jazz clubs and grassroots venues to large theatres, festival stages, and corporate events. Along the way I’ve performed with original artists and bands, tribute shows, theatre companies, late-night funk bands, and high-level function agencies, as well as being called on regularly as a trusted dep for my peers. That variety has shaped me into an adaptable, dependable player who can step into almost any situation and serve the music with confidence- often on very short notice.

My approach is rooted in the philosophy of the drummers I admire most: play exactly what the music needs, with intention and clarity, while always keeping a personal sound. Whether that means driving a rock band, underpinning a funk horn section, or holding down a groove in a pop song, I aim to create the kind of feel that lifts the whole performance.

I take pride in being reliable both on and off stage: from showing up prepared and professional to bringing the right gear for the job. For me, live playing is about connection: with the musicians beside me and with the audience in front of us. That’s the energy I try to bring to every show.

Who I Play With

Alongside freelance work, I’m involved in a number of ongoing projects that each highlight different sides of my playing.

Mahuki – A jazz-fusion group led by Scottish Jazz Award nominee Honza Kourimsky, combining cinematic energy, spiritual jazz, groove-driven writing, and improvisation. Described as “Symphonic Fusion,” Mahuki has been highlighted by press as “the Scottish answer to the Ezra Collective” and “high-energy jazz from Edinburgh” (BBC Radio Scotland). I’ve recorded albums and live sessions with the band, toured the UK and Europe, played numerous festivals and performed with artists such as Soweto Kinch and Liam Shortall. Our music has been broadcast internationally and the band was shortlisted for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in 2024.

Killerhorns – Formed in 2022 in Scotland's capital, Killerhorns grew out of Edinburgh's underground funk and soul scene. Through a near four-year residency at the city's Jazz Bar, the band honed a reputation for late-night sets designed to keep dance floors moving until the small hours, channeling the raw energy of classic funk and soul rather than the academic reinterpretations often found in modern funk. Their sound fuses the grooves of James Brown, the spirit of New Orleans soul, and the modern edge of bands like Ghost-Note and Mark Lettieri. Built from professional musicians active across Scotland's wider music scene, Killerhorns have become a fixture of the Edinburgh circuit, consistently drawing strong audiences and developing a loyal cult following at one of the city's most respected venues.Having completed their debut EP Shiverin', the band are ready to take their music beyond Scotland, with European shows and festivals planned in the year ahead as well as a second upcoming release in 2026.

Aja! A Steely Dan Tribute – Aja! A Steely Dan Tribute is an 8-piece Scottish band dedicated to performing the music of Steely Dan with the energy, precision, and authenticity it deserves. Formed in 2025, the group brings together professional musicians from across Scotland- all at the top of their game. The lineup features a three-part vocal team, horn section, and full rhythm section. The show is high-energy and meticulously crafted, replicating Steely Dan’s arrangements with the level of detail and musicality fans expect, while leaving room for the kind of improvisation that brings the music to life on stage. The show debuted at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to instant acclaim, with a run of sold-out shows and glowing praise from audiences. Later that same year, the show returned for another sell-out performance in Edinburgh with an extended setlist. 2026 finds the project expanding around the country, having played to sold-out small theatres, as well as returning to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Kat Brooks – I record and perform with Kat Brooks, “Edinburgh’s Gospel Queen”, both on her original material and in her long-running, sell-out show Etta and Gladys: Glamour and Grit. Kat's debut EP Step Up was supported with a release show in La Belle Angele in Edinburgh in 2026.

In addition to these projects, I maintain a busy freelance schedule, working with function bands, touring productions, and corporate acts, as well as regularly stepping in for peers as a trusted dep. This mix of long-term collaborations and one-off shows keeps me adaptable and gives me the chance to play everything from rock and pop through funk, soul, jazz, and beyond.