Our Elliott up for BBC jazz gong
Originally from Solihull, Elliott comes from a musical family with esoteric tastes. Captivated by his mother’s and grandmother’s piano-playing, he started to play the piano himself at the tender age of five.
Sixteen years later, Elliott is fast gaining a reputation amongst jazz aficionados.
He has formed his own jazz trio and together with his older brother, he is even in the process of setting up a recording studio to enable him to develop his musical talent further.
After learning of his nomination, Elliott said: “My time at Stratford College was instrumental in guiding me towards where I am today. The facilities were great and the staff were always incredibly supportive.”
Elliott credits all the lecturers with providing inspiration and guidance, adding: “They gave me confidence in my ability as a musician and helped me define the kind of musician I wanted to be.”
The final will take place on Saturday, 12th March, at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, and will be broadcast on BBC Four.
Good luck, Elliott!