Ian Abbott

Born in Ipswich, Ian began playing trumpet at the age of nine. His early musical life revolved around the world of brass bands, competing at the highest level with the Ipswich Town and Colchester Silver bands. Since then Ian has been drawn towards orchestral music although he occasionally strays into the realm of big bands and into the pit for amateur dramatic musicals.

Still locally based, Ian plays with the Prometheus Orchestra and is also the principal trumpet for the Wolsey Orchestra and Kingfisher Sinfonietta. In addition Ian can be seen performing with many of the other best orchestras and choral societies across East Anglia.

Over the years Ian has performed on both television and radio and has been recorded on vinyl and CD. When his work and musical commitments allow, Ian's hobbies range from squash and cycling to the more sedentary enjoyment of fine wines in the comfort of his garden hammock.