Renowned for his awesome technique and versatility, Simon is as at home leading bands on TV shows as he is in a local jazz club - the reason that the Royal Marines and the British Army asked him to become their Professor of Saxophone! Read more >
"Wonderful playing. You stole the show!" John Dankworth
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Simon Bates CD's and downloads - Available to buy online today!
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BBC1's 'The One Show'!
Simon led Alexander Armstrong's band on The One Show, catch up on BBC iPlayer and find out more about what it's like behind the cameras...
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Simon's saxophone tips...
Thinking about playing a woodwind instrument? Then think carefully about the instrument you choose. Too cheap and it will easily bend and break, giving you the impression that you're rubbish when in fact it's the instrument you're playing. Better to select good quality second hand rather than cheap new instruments, and they'll hold their re-sale value - you get what you pay for!
