Neil Percy

Classical and jazz percussionist. He attended the Royal College of Music, London. Principal Percussionist for the London Symphony Orchestra since 1990 and Head of Timpani & Percussion at the Royal Academy of Music since 2000. Neil has worked with many composers for film scores, most notably John Williams, James Horner and Patrick Doyle, and with major pop and jazz artists including Herbie Hancock, Elvis Costello, Natalie Cole, Dave Brubeck, Tony Bennett, Luther Vandross and Vince Mendoza.