Simon Currie has been steeped in music for more than 25 years, playing the great venues, travelling the world and backing many of the giants of the last three decades. That wide exposure has been a stimulant, not a template. Here are some highlights of Simon’s career over the years: Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Shorty Rogers, Mel Torme, Al Martino, John Williams, Vic Damone, Johnny Dankworth, George Benson, Temptations, Fats Domino, Manhattan Transfer, Sammy Davis Jnr, Stevie Wonder, Three Degrees, Liza Minnelli, Jerry Lewis, Ray McVay Orchestra, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bert Kaempfert Orchestra, Joe Loss Orchestra, Frankie Vaughan, Norman Wisdom, Musical Director for Stephen Triffitt and now the best, The Manfreds.