After decades playing reggae, soul and other music, a Coventry saxophonist releases his debut jazz album. A reminder that musical discovery has no age limit.
Our third discovery raises a rather different question about musical recognition. Mark Millington is hardly a newcomer to music. The Coventry saxophonist has been involved in the music industry for more than 35 years, including touring with reggae groups and working alongside established performers.
Yet his debut jazz album, Picture This, wasn’t released until April 2025.
Recorded in New York, it draws on a lifetime of musical influences, including jazz, blues, soul and the melodic side of contemporary jazz.
It’s a reminder that the idea of an emerging musician doesn’t necessarily mean somebody at the beginning of their career.
Sometimes the interesting new artist has been making music for decades.
Start with: Nothing New
Listen to Nothing New on Bandcamp
Explore more from Mark Millington
Spotify: Picture This
Bandcamp: All recordings
What other musicians have you discovered unusually late in their careers?
And if you enjoy Mark’s music, consider introducing it to a couple of friends who might never otherwise encounter it.
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