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Ashley Slater
Freak Power concert, Groove Brno, Metro Music Bar, 15. 11. 2024 01.jpg
Slater performing with Freak Power
Background information
Born 1961 (age 63–64)
Schefferville, Quebec, Canada
Origin Hanford, California, US
Genres Electronic
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, trombonist
Instruments Trombone, tuba, vocals

Ashley Slater (born 1961) is a British trombone player. He is well-known for his voice work on the children's television series Boo!. He is also famous for being part of the band Freak Power with Norman Cook.

Ashley Slater's Music Journey

Ashley Slater started his music career after leaving the army in 1983. He went to a special music school to study. After that, he joined a cool jazz group called Loose Tubes.

Over the years, Ashley became a top choice for playing the bass and tenor trombone. He worked with many famous jazz musicians like George Russell and Carla Bley. He also played with other bands such as El Sonido de Londres and Billy Jenkins.

Music Albums

Ashley Slater has released many albums, both on his own and with different bands.

Albums by Ashley Slater

  • The Human Groove (1988)
  • Big Lounge (2002)
  • Cellophane (2008)

With Kitten & The Hip

  • Hello Kitten (2014)

With Freak Power

  • Drive-Thru Booty (1995)
  • More of Everything for Everybody (1996)

With Loose Tubes

  • Loose Tubes (1985)
  • Delightful Precipice (1986)
  • Open Letter (1988)

With Kin Chi Kat

  • You Think You Love Me (2019)

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