Laura Jurd

Living in a small village near Alton, Hampshire- began piano lessons at the age of five with current teacher Pam Edwards. At primary school began learning the trumpet, later to join the Hampshire Youth Jazz Orchestra of which still a member. At the age of twelve, Laura began learning the trumpet more seriously and started having lessons at school with teacher, David Baker. She left school having achieved grade 8 on both trumpet and piano and having had the chance to perform with internationally renowned saxophonist, John Surman; pianist, John Marshall; bassist, Chris Laurence; drummer, John Marshall; trumpet player, Steve Waterman; conductor/pianist, Howard Moody and the Sarum Chamber Orchestra. She now has regular lessons with principle trumpet of the Philharmonia, Mark David (Royal Academy prof.) and has also received lessons from jazz trumpet player Steve Waterman (Trinity College of Music prof.). As a student of Alton College, (Head of music - composer, Martin Read) has additional trumpet lessons with Phil Singleton and weekly workshop sessions with jazz saxophonist, Mick Foster (Trinity College of Music prof.) Last year Laura attended the National Youth Jazz Summer School- tutors included, Anders Bergcrantz, Tim Garland, Liam Noble, Alec Dankworth etc.) She also plays with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra as well as regularly gigging with a local jazz quartet. For booking info. please contact [email protected]