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Alastair "Pookie" Penman is a much sought after saxophone, clarinet
and ewi player and teacher. In
a classical setting Alastair has held posts including principal saxophonist
with the National Youth Wind Orchestra of
Great Britain and Cambridge University Chamber, Symphony and 1st Orchestras
as well as having played clarinet with Cambridge
University Chamber Orchestra and principal clarinet with Cambridge
University 1st Orchestra (CUMS1) and the Beethoven
Ensemble. He has performed at many of the UK's leading venues including
the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Symphony Hall, under conductors
such as Sir Roger
Norrington, Dimitry
Sitkovetsky, Baldur
Bronnimann, David
Hill, Peter Stark, Stephen
Cleobury and many others.
In a jazz setting, Alastair has performed at many high profile events, including Montreux Jazz Festival and the London Jazz Festival, and at venues abroad including Budapest Jazz Club and Casa del Jazz (Rome). Alastair also has vast experience doubling on all saxes (sop/alto/tenor/bari) and clarinets in pit bands. He has had the pleasure of performing with musicians such as Steve Waterman, Mike Gibbs, Mark Nightingale, Gareth Lockrane, Issie Barratt and many more! In September 2011 Alastair began a masters degree at the Royal Northern College of Music, studying with Rob Buckland and also receiving tuition from Andy Scott, Mike Hall, Julian Arguelles and Tim Garland. His studies are supported by generous scholarships from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust and the Royal Northern College of Music. As well as performing, Alastair teaches saxophone and clarinet (in jazz and classical styles) and also piano and beginner flute. If you are interested in starting lessons please contact alastair@alastairpenman.co.uk Click here or on the audio symbol at the top of each page to hear a selection of contemporary saxophone pieces performed by Alastair. For other recordings and jazz demo tracks please click the listen link.
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