He is an English bass singer who was born in Yorkshire. He was a chorister at Leeds Parish Church and later a lay clerk.
He moved to London after leaving school and accepted a scholarship at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he studied singing with Rudolf Piernay. He joined the King’s Singers in 1987 before completing his studies and later became a co-director.
He left the King’s Singers in 2010 to concentrate on teaching although still carries out singing engagements. He is a director of the International A Capella School
The King’s Singers recordings
The Ash Grove (Traditional/Thomas Oliphant )
EMI 54904 (CD: Annie Laurie)
Countertenor – David Hurley
Countertenor – Alistair Hume
Tenor – Bob Chilcott
Baritone – Bruce Russell
Baritone – Simon Carrington
Bass – Stephen Connolly
Patapan and Farandole (Bernard De La Monnoye/Georges Bizet/Jeremy Jackman)
EMI 49909 (CD: A Little Christmas Music)
Countertenor and composer – Jeremy Jackman
Countertenor – Alastair Hume
Tenor and Arranger – Bob Chilcott
Baritone – Bruce Russell
Baritone – Simon Carrington
Bass – Stephen Connolly
Here he is with the King’s Singers singing “Il Est Bel Et Bon”. He’s the one on the right….
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