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World renowned bassist Orlando le Fleming was born in Birmingham but spent most of his early childhood living in Exeter, Devon. Both of his parents are professional musicians; his mother a cellist and his father a composer. His first ambition was to become a professional cricketer, an aim that was realized when he played for five years in the minor counties. 

Graduating in 2023 and a Trinity alumni, Josh is a London-based trumpet and flugelhorn player, working across jazz, pop, commercial music and musical theatre.

Comfortable in both jazz and lead trumpet he has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists, including Jools Holland, Chaka Khan, Sienna Spiro, Rick Astley, Olly Murs and Olivia Dean, as well as performing in West End shows including Wicked, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Paddington and The Devil Wears Prada.

Josh is also active on the London jazz scene, recording with musicians including Jean Toussaint, Soweto Kinch, and Sultan Stevenson.

Under his joint project Saiga Tracks, Josh released his own EP back in 2025 all recorded in his home studio. Having spent a lot of time building his recording and production experience in the studio he is keen to incorporate these skills into his teaching alongside building the skills and experience needed to create a professional portfolio and pursue opportunities after graduation.

Originally from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, saxophonist Jean Toussaint left Berklee College of Music, Boston in 1982 to join Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. It was the beginning of an inspired four and half years spent with musicians including Terence Blanchard, Mulgner Miller and others. While in New York, Jean also worked with Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner and Wynton Marsalis. In 1987 he left Blakey to come to England for a few months. He stayed. Jean has since toured with many visiting American bands including Max Roach, Cedar Walton and David Murray as well as with his own bands. The Jean Toussaint Trio, Quartet and Quintet play swinging, surging straight-ahead contemporary jazz with a strong emphasis on melody. Nazaire, his electrocute band, plays a blend of jazz funk and club music.