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Martin Elliott

Martin Elliott Since first playing professionally in London at the age of 19 (1976: "The Lady or the Tiger" at the Fortune theatre), Martin Elliott has continued to work at the highest levels of the music business. Recordings, tours, television and radio work have taken him around the world, playing for artists such as: Petula Clark (since '83), Gary Numan (84-87), Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, Matt Monro, Bucks Fizz, the Nolans, the Jesus and Mary Chain. He is a regular member of the Michael Nyman Band (since '83) and has performed in Italy with Alice (touring and recording) and Franco Battiato (live television concert performance).

Martin has recorded a "concerto" for bass guitar by the Spanish composer Jose Maria Rivas and a piece for bass guitar and soprano voice written by Paul Barker and featuring Sarah Leonard, from an opera called "Dirty Tricks", that was accompanied by solo bass guitar.

Since Autumn 2000, Martin has been teaching bass guitar at Christ Church as well as continuing a busy life as a professional musician.