From 1986 until recently he was visiting lecturer in composition, improvisation and saxophone at the Utrecht Conservatorium. He is a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Junior School, supervisor on the music faculty of Cambridge University and advisor on matters Jazz and Saxophone for Trinity Guildhall exams.

He has been commissioned by dozens of top artists in both classical and jazz fields, and a growing number of his works are available on CD.

Jeffery Wilson writes: "No Reason is often the best reason to send a gift. This quintet was sent to my dear friend Nick Hougham (French…