Bryan Corbett is an internationally acclaimed trumpet and flugelhorn player, who’s CV includes many years with acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies and British jazz rap group Us3, as well as being an artist in his own right on the jazz circuit both internationally and in the UK. He has performed and recorded for the likes of Ben E King, Tony Christie, Ella Eyre & Sigala to name just a few.

12 years ago Bryan was diagnosed with a rare type of condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia. Over the next 2 years he underwent a series of life saving operations to remove a number of tumours that this disease brings, but incredibly and against the odds he pulled through and with no small feat of indomitability he managed to pick up his musical career where he left off.

In the summer of 2023, during a routine scan, it was found that one of the masses they were unable to remove (but have monitored over the years) had grown considerably and to a substantial size. Due to its location and complex nature affecting the ribs, liver and the diaphragm Bryan was told that this should to be removed at the earliest opportunity.

When Bryan was diagnosed in 2011 he was fortunate to find a world leading specialist in this type of disease, Professor Triponez who is based in Geneva. Professor Triponez was a rock for Bryan during this time of turmoil and provided constant support and recommendations from overseas which ultimately led Bryan to a team on the NHS under the care of the now retired renowned Endocrine and M.E.N surgeon and specialist Mr. Barney Harrison. His team skilfully managed to remove most of the tumours in a way that would allow Bryan to continue his career as a trumpeter.

With this new diagnosis and the complexity and rarity of this tumour that has developed, understandably when told this summer that he needed yet more life and career saving surgery (or possibly career ending surgery due to the type of procedures needed) and after meetings and consultations the only person Bryan wanted to perform the procedure was Professor Triponez in Geneva. A world leading figure and someone who understands Bryan’s history and the importance of the large but delicate type of surgery which is needed and indeed someone who had guided Bryan a decade earlier.

The procedure, due to the location and size of the tumour, requires not just one but possibly 3 surgeons this time. Including thoracic and liver. The total cost of the operation is approx £50,000.

Bryan has been in regular correspondence with Professor Triponez, who is confident that he and his team can remove the tumour and allow Bryan not just to survive but also to resume his career all being well quickly.

We’re trying to raise the money to help pay for this life and career saving operation, please give what you can.