From a hobby performing in clubs and school discos to signing a record contract, 20-year-old Stanley Green has been named “the newest Jazz musician since Jamie Cullen”. Not much has been know about this new artist until know now in this exclusive interview with the rising star.

How does it feel to be called the new overnight Jazz sensation?It feels great, but I’ve been playing at clubs, school discos and some very grim pubs since I was 15 years old, so I don’t quite feel like an overnight success. But I am thrilled to know that at last, I am a headliner.

So, what made you choose to play the saxophone?Jazz has always been a part of my life since I can remember. My grandparents were big fans of it, and I spent lots of my childhood listening to their old record collection.

Which Jazz artists inspired you the most?Nat King Cole, Charlie Parker and Lester Prez Young were my favorites. But my biggest influence would have to be the late-James Moody. He was a saxophone player too, and every time I listen to his music, I can feel the passion and charm he puts into each musical note.

Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like?I was born in Manchester in 1981. I never knew my dad because he left some time after I was born. I was brought up by my mum, who sometimes had three jobs at once to get by.My grandparents looked after me a lot when she was at work. It wasn’t an easy childhood, but I was loved and cared for.

So, tell us how you got started?I always loved the sound of the saxophone, because it was always my favorite instrument. I was 10-years-old when I had my very

first lesson and I had to borrow a saxophone from a family friend. By the time I was 14; I had won a few local music competitions and had joined a few friends from school who also liked Jazz. We formed a band together.

So what was the big leap forward that has got you where you are now?Well, the band entered a Battle of the Bands completion. Sadly, we didn’t win. This didn’t surprise me because today Jazz isn’t as widely admired, but I was glad that we came in second.A few days after that, I got a phone call from a local music agent, saying he’d like to represent me as a solo artist. So far, life in the fast lane has been great. Don’t know where it’ll take me, but I’m glad I finally got my break!

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“No matter your background,

nothing can stop you from chasing

your dreams.”

-Stanley