Elliott Henshaw

Visiting Professor

In the last 25 years Elliott has been lucky enough to work with artists and bands that include; Shirley Bassey, John Lord and Roger Glover (Deep Purple), Paul Anka, Michael Ball, Jane McDonald, Sheridan Smith, David Benoit, Russell Watson, Tony Hadley, The BBC Big Band, The Drifters, Gwen Dickie, Georgie Fame, Bob Mintzer, Mike Stern, Eric Marienthal, Beverley knight and Phil Collins. I am currently the musical director and drummer for both Tony Christie and Leo Sayer.

Elliott has played on over 20 West End shows that include Lion King, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen and Bat Out Of Hell.

He co-ran the 18 piece band Spice Fusion with Simon Niblock and have released 2 albums to date – “Trying Too Hard” and “Trying Hard 2” Both albums feature a host of ‘A’ list UK session players along with some world-class special guests.

Elliott has performed on over 50 albums and recorded music for various film and TV shows.