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Ashley Slater, born in 1961 in Schefferville, Quebec, Canada, emigrated to England in 1977, where he joined the regimental band of the Royal Scots and served for 6 1/2 years. After leaving the army, he worked as a session trombonist across England and Europe, collaborating with notable artists such as Carla Bley, George Russell, and Andy Sheppard. In the late 1980s, Slater released his first album on Antilles (Island) with the band Microgroove, known for their proto-funk rock sound and a unique lineup that included an electric tuba. In 1993, he began working with Norman Cook in the influential band Freak Power, which achieved a Europe-wide number 1 hit in 1995 with "Turn on, Tune in, Cop Out." The band disbanded in 1999 following the rise of Cook's 'Fatboy Slim' project. Since then, Slater has focused on solo work, releasing "Biglounge" on his own "patsy" imprint and collaborating with a French collective associated with the 'plush' label in Paris. He has also completed a pilot episode of "The Adventures of Dr Bone, Retired Space DJ," presented the London Jazz Festival for BBC Four, and done voiceover work for television, including the children's show "BOO." Additionally, he continues to produce offbeat club records under various names, including Dr

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