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'''Gavin Fitzjohn''' is a Welsh musician, known for playing [[saxophones]] and [[trumpet]].<ref>http://www.gavinfitzjohn.com/</ref>. |
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==Early life== |
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Born in St David's Hospital, [[Cardiff]] and brought up in [[Cogan, Vale of Glamorgan]], Gavin began learning the [[trumpet]] at the age of 8 and later at 11, the [[tenor saxophone]]. . |
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==Musical career== |
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After finishing school, Gavin joined [[Adequate Seven]], playing trumpet with the band for three years. Following the band's split Gavin joined [[Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly]]<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/sam-duckworth-the-caped-crusader-who-wants-his-songs-to-change-the-world-770972.html</ref> and later [[Paolo Nutini]]'s band for whom he continues to record<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_Side_Up_(Paolo_Nutini_album)</ref> and perform live. Gavin spent the majority of 2012 in the USA playing [[trumpet]] and [[guitar]] for the [[Cirque Du Soleil]] show [[Koozå]]. |
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In addition, Gavin has also recorded and performed for a variety of popular artists, including [[Jools Holland]], [[Gruff Rhys]], [[Hard-Fi]], [[The View (band)|The View]] and [[Nadine Coyle]].<ref>http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gavin+Fitzjohn</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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A keen sportsman, Gavin has taken part in charity events, including a 10k run for Cancer Research.<ref>http://www.paolonutini.com/news,sponsor-gavin_200.htm?pg=21&f=blogs</ref> He has also played midfield for a Sunday League football team.<ref>http://www.teamstats.net/acmalone-reserves/player/gavin-fitzjohn/82949/</ref> |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Welsh musicians]] |
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[[Category:British trumpeters]] |
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[[Category:British saxophonists]] |
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