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BIO
Dave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres. He gained a place at the prestigious Birmingham Conservatoire in 2012 and graduated with a First Class Degree (BMus Hons) in July 2016.
In January 2021 Dave became an official artist for B.A.C trombones and in 2022 he joined the faculty at Birmingham Conservatoire teaching jazz trombone, alongside releasing his debut album - rated 5* BBC Music.
"You've got a great sound, and you've got great technique" -
Elliot Mason (Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra)
Dave was born and raised in Luton through a musical family. He picked up the trombone aged 8 and had lessons throughout his school life. Receiving grade 8 distinction in year 12, Dave then went to study at the prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on the Bmus Hons Jazz course, graduating in 2016 with a first class degree. Dave has been heavily involved within the Birmingham Jazz scene for over a decade and gigs regularly across the U.K and Europe with a variety of jazz small bands, big bands and brass bands.
Since graduating in 2016, Dave has been pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK. He is busy playing in many bands throughout a multitude of genres, including jazz small bands, jazz big bands, Nola brass bands, pop bands and ska bands.
In recent years, Dave has been lucky enough to perform at many prestigious events and venues, such as Ronnie Scott's, The Vortex, Glastonbury Festival, Bestival, Cork Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Birmingham Symphony Hall and many others.
In 2022 Dave released his debut album 'I Always Thought My Thoughts Were Me' on the Ubuntu record label, which received rave reviews including BBC Music rating the album 5star.
Dave also joined the faculty at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire the same year, teaching Jazz Trombone.