Iain
started playing the trumpet when he was 6 with a Salvation
Army Band, then moved to trombone a year later when given
the opportunity at school.
He played in the school bands and orchestras during primary
school and high school while studying with Gavin Staines.
In 1992, Iain was accepted into the Conservatorium High
School where he received lessons off Arthur Hubbard and
Greg van der Struik. Since then, Iain has had lessons with
Ron Prussing and Colin Philpott.
Iain first association with Swing City was managing their
very successful "Dance Party" nights at North
Sydney Leagues Club.
When
the Bass Trombone position became available, Iain did 2
auditions with the band and got the Bass Trombone chair
early last year.
Iain
has performed throughout Australia, China, the Philippines
and New Zealand.
He
has also performed with the following artists: Don Burrows,
James Morrison, Don Rader, Emma Pask, Jeff Duff, Frank Bennett,
Lily Dior, Phil Burton, the TCB Band and Paulini.
