Nigel McGill’s performing career is quite diverse, having performed with military bands, cruise ship ensembles, symphony orchestras and big bands.He has done extensive studio work, having performed for movies and many television shows including the hit USA series “24” and “Bones”.
As a musical director Nigel has conducted tours throughout the UK and Europe including performances at London’s famous Palladium theatre. And for more than a decade Nigel has managed the orchestra for the award winning production “Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas” for performances in London’s West End and throughout the UK, Europe and the USA.
Nigel is the founder of the online Sax School at www.mcgillmusic.com which has helped thousands of sax players from all over the world improve their skills. He has over 30,000 subscribers to his Youtube channel, featuring over 200 educational videos.
Nigel is originally from Cairns in the far north of Australia, but is now based in England.
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Thank you for an interesting interview.
Awesome , Nigel is a great guy, a great Teacher and a great website, in my opinion the best saxophone site in the web,
Thanks Donna and Nigel love you both great interview