about Rory
Rory Ingham is an award-winning trombonist, educator, composer and bandleader based in London, known for his dynamic versatility across jazz and commercial music. A founding member of Rory Ingham’s Trombone Assembly—a collaborative project featuring UK trombone greats Mark Nightingale, Trevor Mires, Daniel Higham, and Andy Wood—he is currently working on a debut album scheduled for release in 2026.
He is a current member of the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra, established in 1969, and appears regularly with the BBC Big Band, and the Big Bands of John Altman and Geoff Gascoyne. His performing credits span both intimate clubs and world stages, including Ronnie Scott’s, Bimhuis (Amsterdam), and festivals like the London Jazz Festival and Love Supreme.
With a passion for developing the UK jazz scene, Rory runs a monthly residency at The Woodman in Highgate, curating performances with London’s finest musicians. He is also the founder of North London Jazz, an initiative dedicated to promoting improvisation through workshops at Jackson’s Lane Arts Centre. Additionally, he serves as Director of Jazz at the East London Community Band.
His recording credits include work with artists such as Yungblud, Wolf Alice, Dan Dlion, InFlo, Nothing But Thieves, and Jacqui Dankworth, as well as sessions with the BBC Big Band and BBC Concert Orchestra. He has recorded at top studios including Abbey Road, AIR Studios, Livingston, and Masterchord Studios.
In theatre, Rory has performed in major West End productions including Tina Turner The Musical, Five Guys Named Moe, and Mrs Doubtfire. On screen, his work has featured in the UEFA Champions League Final (BT Sport)and the upcoming film The Runner.
He has performed in over 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, with prestigious appearances including a performance at Buckingham Palace for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
A First-Class Honours graduate in Jazz Trombone from the Royal Academy of Music, he also holds a Foundation Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, combining musical excellence with a unique awareness of emotional intelligence in education.
A passionate educator, he has led masterclasses at institutions such as Leeds Conservatoire, Royal Northern College of Music, and Chetham’s School of Music, and provided one-on-one teaching to students studying at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity Laban, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Birmingham Conservatoire, and Amsterdam Conservatory.
As a founding member of Bonsai, Rory co-released Bonsai Club on Ubuntu Music, earning widespread critical acclaim. He has also delivered seminars and performed for corporate clients including Shell, Unilever, and Google.
Awards & Recognitions:
Rising Star (British Jazz Awards)
Finalist, Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition (International Trombone Association)
British Trombone Society Award
Runner-Up, UK Parliamentary Jazz Awards
Rory is proud to be sponsored by Michael Rath Trombones.