Biography

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Joe Bradford is an up and coming jazz trombonist, having performed extensively across the UK and further afield. Having studied with greats such as: Steve Davis, Elliot Mason, Steve Turre, Rene Mclean, Paul Nedzella, and Dennis Rollins; Joe Bradford has grasped a broad but deep knowledge of our music. Joe studied at the Jackie Mclean Institute of Jazz - with numerous members of the Jazz Messengers - his feet are firmly rooted in the bebop/hard bop tradition.

            Current/recent projects include: Soma Soma, Terra Coda Orchestra, Jonny Bruce Quintet, and Tammy Payne. Joe also co-runs the Bristol Jazz Workshop, along with numerous other educational endeavours. With a large pool of experience of Big Band, Small Group, Large Ensemble, and Classical playing, in addition to composing, arranging and teaching all of the above; he is as adept a teacher as he is a musician.