"I've always liked 'good-time' music" says Nigel, "It doesn't matter if it's swing, rock-n-roll, boogie, funk or jazz - as long as it's smokin'! I have all that and more with The Pranksters". He has released an album with his earlier band titled "Sky High" and performed with Midge Marsden, Billie T James and Kenny Rogers amongst others as well as leading his own groups. His main instrument is alto saxophone, but he also plays piano, guitar and flute and is an accomplished singer.

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