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Renowned for his awesome technique and versatility, Simon is as at home leading bands on TV shows as he is in a local jazz club - the reason that the Royal Marines asked him to become their Professor of Saxophone! Read more >

"Wonderful playing.  You stole the show!" John Dankworth


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Simon Bates CD's and downloads - Available to buy online today!
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Singapore Grand Prix!
Simon had a fantastic weekend entertaining the crowds with Rick Astley at the Singapore Grand Prix.  Find out what it's like at such a major event...
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Simon's saxophone tips...

Thinking about playing a woodwind instrument?  Then think carefully about the instrument you choose.  Too cheap and it will easily bend and break, giving you the impression that you're rubbish when in fact it's the instrument you're playing.  Better to select good quality second hand rather than cheap new instruments, and they'll hold their re-sale value - you get what you pay for!
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17th December 2011

Ross Brawn and his team enjoyed an evening with Rick Astley and the band at their Christmas party......read more >

7th December 2011

Simon played cool 50's Jazz to celebrate 60 years of successful trading for the oldest Aston Martin dealership in the......read more >

3rd December 2011

Simon recently appeared with Rick Astley and the band at the annual Caravan Christmas Ball at the Majestic Hotel in......read more >
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