Callum Au is a British composer, arranger, musical director and trombonist. He writes music across a wide range of genres, with a particular passion for big band and large jazz ensemble music. He is highly regarded for his stylistic awareness and versatility, and has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists, including artists, including Michael Bublé, RAYE, and the Metropole Orkest.
Over the past 15 years, Callum has established himself as one of the busiest arrangers and orchestrators in the country. He has worked alongside many of the world’s top commercial artists as a composer and arranger.
Au clearly possesses his own 24-carat storytelling gift.
Peter Quinn
Jazzwise
…the remarkable young arranger Callum Au is already a master [of the] mysterious art of orchestration and arranging.
Dave Gelly
The Observer
This album [Songs And Stories] is a glorious thing, with incredible instrumental and vocal performances. Filled with beautifully balanced and nuanced orchestrations, as a fellow orchestrator, I am full of admiration for Callum Au.
Rachel Portman OBE
composer / orchestrator
*****
These are the songs and stories you are unlikely to ever tire of listening to. Callum Au, with his bright, scintillating arrangements has achieved the near impossible, turning 11 sturdy but well-worn standards into fresh music.
Derek Ansell
Jazz Journal
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