Tony Farrell

Tony is an experienced trumpet and saxophone teacher and performer, with a long-standing commitment to music education and quality live performances across Nottinghamshire.

He is the founder and former leader of the Tony Farrell Big Band which he directed for 35 years, performing jazz, swing and big band music at concerts and events throughout the region.

Alongside his role as an NYJO band leader, Tony has mentored young musicians through schools and community music groups, including Big Band and Jazz Combo ensembles. He continues to perform and collaborate with local players through Bingham Community Big Band, a charity established to promote big band music for musicians of all ages and to inspire the next generation of performers.