Neil Angilley was born in Redruth, Cornwall. He grew up in a musical environment, and was awarded the ‘Best Musician of Cornwall’ prize (check out the video archive!) prior to accepting a place at the Royal College of Music in Kensington, London, studying piano, trumpet and composition. Since leaving college, Neil has worked extensively in the music business recording and performing with, amongst others, Ben "E" King, Gypsy Kings, Lisa Stansfield, Down to the Bone (Grammy Nominated) with whom he has performed extensively in the USA, Snowboy and the Latin Section, Negrocan, Vertente – a writing partnership which has released several Brazilian 12 inch singles and album tracks, James Galway, Steve Martland and Just East of Jazz. Neil also has his own Latin Jazz trio, which has appeared at many venues, including The 606 club. Neil is currently working on a live album which was recorded at the '606' with Laurence Cottle & Nic France. During the last 11 years, Neil has worked with Vanessa-Mae as keyboard player, classical accompanist and Musical Director, visiting over 20 countries. Composition work has included his own trio album, film scores, and tracks for Down to the Bone, David Benoit, Richard Elliot, Rachael Calladine, Just East of Jazz, Snowboy, Vertente and Negrocan. He has just finished a tour of the U.K. playing synthesizers with Jeff Wayne's original “The War of the Worlds" tour to sold out venues including the O2 Arena and M.E.N.A. Manchester performing to 20,000 people. He also appears on the Live DVD recording at Wembley Arena (NO1 in the U.K. Music Video Charts during January 2007!!) Neil makes regular appearances on the London Jazz scene at Ronnie Scotts and the 606 Club where he is a member of the house band and performs with his piano trio.'Havana Club' is available as download from
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