In
addition to playing lead trombone in Swing City, Roy brings
to the Swing City team a lifetime of valuable experience
in the music business.
Roy
left his home in New York 12 years ago to live in Australia
and formed what has become a long and successful association
with the Morrison family.
After
managing James Morrison for over six years, he set up his
own management company (Ferin Music) providing skilled services
to many areas of the Australian music business.
Two
years ago, Roy teamed up with John Morrison and decided
to manage John and Swing City on a full time basis. Now
Roy is able to enjoy his love of trombone playing in addition
to managing Australia's most successful new big band.
Roy
has performed as a Trombonist in The United States with
the following artists
Aaron
Copeland, Mel Torme Big Band, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Barry
Harris Big Band, The Original Four Aces, The Sammy Kay Orchestra,
Marion McPartland, Frank Foster, Nick Brignola, Bobby Vinton,
Guy Lombardo, The 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Awards Band,
Ice Follies and Holiday On Ice.
Roy
has performed as a Trombonist in Australia with the following
artists:
John
Morrison’s Swing City, James Morrison Big Band &
Funk Band, Don Burrows, Grace Knight, Frank Bennett, Ignatius
Jones, Rhonda Burchmore, Jackie Love, The Midday Show, Good
Morning Australia with Burt Newton, This Is Your Life, the
Sydney All Star Big Band,
Roy
can be heard “Tromboning” on the following albums:
Emma
Pask with the James Morrison Jazz Orchestra
James Morrison Big Band Live at the Sydney Opera House
Acid Trad with Ian Date & George Washingmachine
Swing City's Serious Fun
