Django Bates
Composer
Incredibly versatile musician who was voted Best UK Jazz Composer by The Wire in 1987 and 1990. His first album as leader was "Human Chain" from 1986.
He was a student at London's Centre for Young Musicians from 1971 until 1977. He learned to play the trumpet, piano, and violin during his time there.
He founded Delightful Precipice, a 19-piece jazz orchestra, in 1991.
He was born to Frances and Ralf and grew up with a sister, Paddy.
He was a sideman for many groups, including Bill Bruford's Earthworks.