Burrough Jazz Presents the Edison Herbert Quartet

"Music has always been the heartbeat of my life. My journey began with classical piano at the Yorkshire College of Music, but everything changed when I first heard George Benson’s In Flight album. That moment sparked a deep passion for the guitar, an instrument that would become my voice.

Recently, I released my third album, All I Need, a collection that’s vibrant, captivating, and profoundly personal. Each melody is a reflection of my heart, and I’m thrilled to finally share this music with you.

My path as a guitarist has been one of emotion and melody, where every note carries a piece of my soul. I was fortunate to receive a scholarship to study jazz at The Guildhall School of Music, a pivotal experience that opened doors to incredible musical adventures. From performing in a variety of settings to serving as the musical director for the West End show Unforgettable, and later playing in the acclaimed Get Up Stand Up, my career has been a series of extraordinary moments.

In 2016, I had the honour of participating in the Sky Arts series Guitar Star, a highlight of my journey. During the show, I performed one of my original compositions, and the legendary George Benson offered me unforgettable praise: “I really enjoyed your playing. You’re one of the few cats who can make that thing sound so good.”

As I continue to refine my craft, I look forward to sharing every step of this journey with you. The road ahead is full of promise, and I can’t wait to see where the music takes us"

Edison Herbert

"I really enjoyed your playing. One of the few cats that can make that thing sing." George Benson

"Herbert's work, often spatkling and sizzling." The Times

"Sassiest jazz combo going. They're quite magnificent." Diane De Beer

Paul Deats; Jazz, Funk, Blues piano. ‘A powerful and intense player, ..lyrical and thoughtful’ Paul (aka Paulus) has toured Europe and the UK extensively. He is a constantly inventive arranger and composer making him a much sought after player, performer and collaborator.

Martyn Spencer (bass) studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with many of the UK’s most renowned jazz musicians. As a musician he has performed at The Royal Variety Performance, Strictly Come Dancing, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Blackpool Opera House and Shepherd’s Bush Empire.He worked for The Royal Shakespeare Company 2018-2020 and has worked as an arranger for both his original compositions and on behalf of others. Martyn also teaches privately and at workshops across the East Midlands

Andrew 'Woody' Wood, is a professional musician based in Nottingham, UK. Working across a range of genres, Andrew has established himself as one of the most in-demand drummers in the East Midlands both on stage and in the studio. Born in 1991, and having played the drum kit from the age of 13, Andrew is now an experienced performer having had the pleasure of working with jazz groups of every size, orchestras, musical theatre pit bands, wind bands, brass bands and soul bands.

In 2010 Andrew was awarded the Trinity Guildhall Open Jazz Award at the National Festival of Music for Youth after a trio performance at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birmingham. Following this success Andrew gained a place at Leeds College of Music, where he studied with mentors including Peter Fairclough (drums), Ronnie Bottomley (drums), Dave Walsh (drums), Jamil Sheriff (Composition), Jamie Taylor (Jazz Harmony), Matthew Warnock (Music Business) and Dave Kane (Improvisation). Since graduating from LCoM in 2013, Andrew has enjoyed a successful freelance career which has seen him perform in the UK, Spain, Andorra, Germany and Poland at venues ranging from intimate jazz clubs to the Royal Albert Hall.