Toby Young

Trumpet and Piano Teacher

Toby Young is a trumpeter, pianist, composer and improviser who performs across the UK and internationally. Toby is a versatile musician, a keen improviser, lead, session and orchestral trumpeter, Toby is often writing and arranging for many of his own projects. Originating from Leeds, Toby is based in London and is in his final year at Trinity Laban where he studies jazz alongside working as a professional musician. Toby can be seen performing in London and on the West End as well as across the UK and internationally. He has recorded and performed with the likes of Hans Koller, Michael Formanek, Byron Wallen, Steve Williamson, NYJO, The Syd Lawrence Big Band, London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra and the Cameron Scott Big Band. Toby also runs his own jazz quintet which have played gigs throughout the country. He is heavily inspired by the playing of CliOord Brown, Freddie Hubbard and Tom Harrell and has been lucky enough to have been mentored by Steve Fishwick, Byron Wallen and Hans Koller over the last four years.

Dan Coulthurst

Trumpet and Piano Teacher

Birmingham raised trumpet player and composer Dan Coulthurst is one of the young rising stars of the British music scene. Born into a musical family, Dan quickly found his passion for the subject and wasted no time in getting involved in the thriving Birmingham music scene.

Since graduating from Leeds College of Music in 2018, Dan has played with internationally acclaimed artists such as Jean Toussaint, Hermeto Pascal, Reginald D Hunter and Nikki Iles. Some gig highlights include performing with the Ronnie Scotts Big Band, Simon Spillet Big band, touring with China Moses as well as being a chair holder in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Dan has also released 2 EPs with his nu-soul band Mamilah. Most recently he received a scholarship to study a Masters at Trinity Laban. 

Babyteeth is Dan’s debut album and explores themes such as love, racism, anxiety and self-acceptance.