Biography of Roan Kearsey-Lawson

Roan Kearsey-Lawson - has been described by the likes of Don Rendell, Harry Beckett and Lee Gibson as a fine percussionist. He has been quoted in the press as the "Vibes Master". Not only considered by some as one of the finest vibes players in the U.K. he is also a well seasoned Kit player having backed a huge list of jazz greats at various venues in the South East and as a house musician at the 144Club in Rochester & Maidstone . To name only a few he has backed John Etheridge, Jean Toussaint, Tony Kofi, and Alan Barnes on Kit, and performed with among others Art Themen, Duncan Lamont, Duncan Lamont Jr, Dave Cliff and Jimmy Hastings on Vibes. Roan has performed live on BBC Radio and in 2007 released a debut album. Also known to play the piano Roan even developed playing the drums and keyboards at the same time (which was part of a comedy show in London)! In addition to giging as a jazz musician Roan is also the principal percussionist for a non-residential professional orchestra the City of Canterbury Sinfonia Orchestra, he plays in other classical orchestras, performs for theatre companies, has recently published his own books (still working on more!) and with 3 degrees after his name is the managing director of KLMusicGroup, which includes a record label, publishing label, 144 clubs, gig promotions and private instrumental tuition.