Born in 1977, Ollie took up the saxophone at the age of 14. At 18 Ollie undertook a degree course at the Leeds College of Music. Having completed this, Ollie then moved to London to study Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Currently Ollie is working in a variety of professional bands and situations, including the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain as well as numerous jazz and pop bands around the UK and Europe.