Ben is a versatile musician, arranger and band leader. He has also been a long-time collaborator with NYJO’s musical director Phil Smith. Both were prominent leaders in former Nottingham Youth Jazz bands including the ‘Brassery’ and ‘Brassroots’. Ben is a regular tutor for the NYJO Combo and NYJO2 Big Band. He plays trumpet professionally, including with his own band - check the link to them at ‘Benny Lee & The Whistle Stop 5’.