2009 signals a few changes for Ian, now in his 33rd year as a professional jazz musician. The biggest news is that he has started a couple of his own bands, most notably The Bone Supremacy, a band of five trombonists with a rhythm section. Ian leads this band in partnership with Adrian Fry and with the addition of some of the finest jazz trombonists in the UK and an equally good rhythm section, this band has already taken off and will soon be a regular feature at the top jazz venues and festivals around Europe. The band has custody of the music library of the famous UK band Five-A-Slide and with Adrian's on-board talents as one of the best composers/arrangers in the UK, they are bringing something fresh to the UK jazz scene. Check out the web site by going to www.bonesupremacy.co.uk. Also look out for their debut CD due for release in the new year featuring Miark Nightingale, Alistair White and Roy Williams!

As for Ian, he is now into this sixth year with Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band as well as his regular appearances as the featured jazz soloist with the Back To Basie Orchestra. Not to mention Andy Cooper's Top 8 Band made up of top names from the jazz scene around Europe.

Ian's other pet project is really gaining momentum - he has also formed a be-bop quintet to play the music of Frank Rosolino and JJ Johnson from the 50's and 60's. The band will use many different players, but if the opening night with Alex Garnett on Tenor and Leon Greening on Piano was anything to go by, the Jazz world is in for a treat! The next gig on 23rd June 2009 in Swindon will also feature Alec Dankworth on Bass.

Not only that but Ian's 9-piece Jazz/Soul Band Kick Ass Brass (www.kickassbrass.com) have teamed up with soul singer Maggie Reeday and is therefore a 10-piece super-band! This band includes numerous covers of the incredible US band Tower Of Power and is going to be a concert not to be missed!

Ian can also be seen and heard performing ocassionally with the resident Big Band at Ronnie Scott's in London, as well as other appearances with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Rod Mason's Hot Five, Sticky Wicket's Little Big Band, Tony Jacobs Cream Crackers and Terry Lightfoot & His Jazzmen as well as his own Quartet. During the last 5 weeks of 2003, Ian set what must surely be a record when he performed in concert with 8 of these bands!! During 2004, Ian added the Dutch Swing College Band to this illustrious list.

Recognition has also come from across the pond for Ian. He changes styles again and joins the Los Angeles based Leslie Paula Salsa band for all their European tours. In March 2005 new heights were reached when Leslie sold out Ronnie Scotts for a whole week, with Ian again called up. With all the talent available to them in Los Angeles - the heart of Latin Salsa, it was a great honour for Ian to be asked to play for them at Ronnie Scotts.

These days you will also find Ian at many of the UK jazz festivals, most notable in 2009 being Keswick as part of the Lake Records All Stars again and the prestigious Norwich Jazz Party, for which Ian was re-booked again for 2009 to play alongside Mark Nightingale and Roy Williams.

In May 2007 Ian released his long awaited CD 'In A Mellow Tone'. You can hear a sample on the CD's page and orders are now being taken.