Known as the 'Time Lord' (Dr Who TV sci-fi series on BBC in 2007) Len perpetuates the great values of the double-bass Ray Brown-style: time, tone and taste.

The three T's have seen him through years with Ted Heath, Stephane Grappelli and the late Eddie Thompson's Trio.

Len is the first-call for British bands from Dave Shepherd's Quintet to the Pizza Express All Star Jazz Band and for American visitors from Ruby Braff to Bill Watrous amongst literally dozens of others.

His many awards include BBC Jazz Society Musicians of the Year (1986) and regular British Jazz Awards.

Since then His C/V includes Ted Heath's Orchestra, Stephane Grappelli and years of jazz and session work. The Time Lord is frequently referred to as Britain's Ray Brown (Ray was his close friend) and over the years he has played for countless premier Americans from Peggy Lee on down.