A graduate of Trinity College of Music and the Royal Academy, French horn player Jim Rattigan started out working with classical orchestras and small ensembles, but wanted to explore music at a deeper level.

Since then, Jim has become a virtuoso in jazz on the French horn. His unique talents have seen him play with the likes of Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, the McCoy Tyner Big Band and Kenny Wheeler, and he can also be heard playing on Hollywood film soundtracks.

Tonight, Jim brings together some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK to perform a mix of his original compositions plus some lesser-known standards.

"In Rattigan's hand, the horn proves versatile both in tonal palette and dynamics. Seamlessly adapting to his different collaborators and finding creative sparks with all, he shows melodic flair and improvisational daring." All About Jazz

Jim Rattigan – French horn, Andy Panayi - alto sax, Nick Costley-White - guitar, Calum Gourlay - double bass, David Ingamells - drums