A trailblazer for jazz trombone in the UK, Dave graduated with a First Class (Hons) degree in July 2016 from the prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Having released his debut solo album to high acclaim, including five stars from BBC Music in 2022, Dave joined the faculty at his alma-mater, teaching Jazz trombone, and is a highly sought after trombonist, respected by his peers and the music media alike.