Flautist, Clarinettist and Saxophonist Amy Roberts is a multi-award-winning musician from Cornwall.
Over the past 15 years she has been celebrated in the in the annual British Jazz Awards, winning the Rising Star Category in both 2009 and 2011, then topping the Miscellaneous category for her flute playing in 2015.
Amy has earned an enviable reputation throughout the UK and Europe as a charismatic performer, and has had the privilege to tour with some of the worlds finest musicians.
During Amy’s final year at the Royal Northern College of Music, she was head hunted by internationally acclaimed trombonist Chris Barber to join his band and in doing so became the first female musician in the history of the band. With the Big Chris Barber Band she toured throughout Europe for almost 4 years before moving on at the end of 2014 to focus on her own projects. As a freelance musician Amy’s performances have included concerts and tours with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Matthew Herbert's Brexit Big Band, London Swing Orchestra, Pete Long's Echoes of Ellington, Clare Teal, John Helliwell, Keith Nichols Blue Devils Orchestra, Sticky Wicket Orchestra, The New Squadronaires, Memphis Belle Orchestra and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra.
The Unity Stompers are one of the Isle of Wight's best known and longest-running jazz groups, and are specialists in traditional jazz. They are led by Andy Norman (trumpet and vocals) and also comprise Richard White (reeds), Dave Bryant (trombone and vocals), Martin Dover (piano), Sandor Sztankovics (tuba) and Terry Dickinson (drums).