Testimonials

Evelyn Glennie, CH DBE

Virtuoso percussion soloist

"Congratulations on a wonderfully enjoyable concert, Jordan. You enthralled us all with your sheer musicianship and integrity to everything you play. Thank you for a special evening."

Anna Lapwood, MBE

Head judge of BBC-Young Musician 2022

"I stopped breathing I think. I stopped writing. I confess there were a couple of tears as well!"

Robert Oetomo

Percussionist, Composer, Arranger

"I thoroughly enjoyed very much your rendition [of 'As the Snow Falls (Fantasy number 5)']; very musical, beautiful phrases. Thank you for recording my piece and I congratulate you wholeheartedly."

Ivan Hewett

Classical music critic, The Telegraph

"He is well aware that grace is an especially important quality in a percussionist ... as a player he is already a real artist"

Julian Lloyd Webber, OBE

Cellist, conductor and broadcaster

"Many congratulations to Jordan Ashman on his brilliant performance"

The Times (UK)

"The highlight, sonically, visually and virtuosically, was the Percussion Concerto by Jennifer Higdon. It provides a terrific workout on an entire kitchen of percussion gear, laid out across the front of the stage, for an exuberant soloist. And Jordan Ashman is definitely that. At 20 he already knows how to work a crowd."

Toby Kearney

Principal percussion and timpani at CBSO

"Your performance was jaw-droppingly exciting, stylish and committed, showing musicality and flair beyond your years. From the start to finish you delivered across all instruments with nuance, joy and bags of character"

Colin Currie

Virtuoso percussion soloist

"Congratulations on your focussed and fiery version of the Jennifer Higdon percussion concerto! UK percussion next generation!!"