Composer · Arranger · Saxophonist

John Altman

Emmy & BAFTA Winner · Grammy-Nominated Arranger

From the stage with Van Morrison to arrangements for George Michael and Björk, John Altman’s musical life crosses generations and genres. His screen work includes Monty Python’s Life of Brian, the tank chase in GoldenEye and the period music for Titanic — alongside a continuing life in jazz.

A life in music, mostly by accident
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John Altman, composer and saxophonist
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On the bandstand

John, live

Big Band in Concert — Hollywood, 2006John's channel
All Star Big Band at LACMA — 2010John's channel
Manteca — LACMA, 2010John's channel
Music & listening

From the screen

Film & TV
Just a GigoloJust a Gigolo1978The Rutles: All You Need Is CashThe Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978Monty Python's Life of BrianMonty Python's Life of Brian1979
Hidden Man: My Many Musical Lives, book cover

The memoir

Hidden Man

My Many Musical Lives

From Louis Armstrong and Van Morrison to Amy Winehouse and Prince: the stories behind the music.

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From his own archive

The archive
Amy Winehouse at The 10 RoomAmy Winehouse at The 10 RoomWith Van Morrison’s bandWith Van Morrison’s bandWith James HornerWith James Horner
Art, scores & objects — the Collection
The Royal Albert Hall auditorium and stage

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An evening with the Hidden Man

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