Ashley Slater Biography: Height, Religion, YouTube, X Factor, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Age, Wife

Ashley Slater is a British-Canadian trombonist, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a founding member of the acid-jazz/funk group Freak Power with Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim).

He contributed the trombone solo and co-wrote “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out,” and later co-wrote “Weapon of Choice.”

He has also worked with Loose Tubes, released solo projects, and contributed as a session musician, arranger, and voice artist across film and television.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Ashley Slater
• Born: April 20, 1961
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Schefferville, Quebec, Canada
• Nationality: British-Canadian
• Occupation: Musician, Trombonist, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Remixer, Arranger
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Slater
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Scarlett Quinn
• Children: Grover Slater
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Ashley Slater was born on April 20, 1961, in Schefferville, Quebec, Canada, to Mr. and Mrs. Slater.

He moved with his family to Hanford, California, as an infant before emigrating to England in 1977 at age 16.

He joined the regimental band of the Royal Scots in the British Army as a young trombonist.

After leaving the military, he studied at the National Centre for Orchestral Studies and later attended Goldsmiths, University of London, where he became part of the groundbreaking jazz collective Loose Tubes.

Of White/Caucasian ethnicity with British-Canadian heritage, he was raised in a cultural environment influenced by Christianity.

Career

Ashley Slater began his professional career in the British Army as a trombonist before transitioning into the London jazz scene in the 1980s.

He gained early prominence as a member of the innovative jazz orchestra Loose Tubes.

In the 1990s, he co-founded Freak Power with Norman Cook and Jesse Graham, achieving international success with the hit single “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out,” which featured his memorable trombone solo.

He continued collaborating with Fatboy Slim, co-writing “Weapon of Choice” (featuring Bootsy Collins), a track nominated for Grammy and Oscar recognition.

Slater has released solo albums including The Human Groove, Big Lounge, and Cellophane, and has led his own band Microgroove.

His versatile career spans acid jazz, funk, electronic music, session work, composing for film and TV, and voice acting.

He has also performed and recorded with various artists in the electro-swing and jazz scenes while maintaining an active role as a session brass player and arranger.

Ashley Slater‘s enduring contributions to British jazz, funk, and dance music have established him as a respected and multifaceted figure in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ashleyslater247
• Facebook Handle: Ashley Slater

Personal Life

Ashley Slater, born on April 20, 1961, and now 65 years old, has built a rich family life alongside his long and varied music career.

He was previously married and has four children from that relationship.

He is currently married to Scarlett Quinn, the lead singer of the band Kitten & The Hip, who gained further attention competing on The X Factor. Together they share a son named Grover.

Slater tends to keep personal matters relatively private, focusing much of his public presence on music projects while cherishing time with his wife and children.

Discography

• Freak Power (1993)
• More of Everything for Everybody (1996)
• “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out”
• Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars (2000)
• “Weapon of Choice” (co-writer)
• The Human Groove (2004)
• Big Lounge (2006)
• Cellophane (2012)

Net Worth

Ashley Slater is a British-Canadian musician, trombonist, singer, songwriter, producer, and composer best known as a founding member of the acid-jazz and funk group Freak Power alongside Norman Cook, also known as Fatboy Slim.

He is widely recognized for his trombone contribution and co-writing role on the hit “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out,” as well as for co-writing the Grammy- and Oscar-nominated track “Weapon of Choice.”