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Mark Lockheart
Mark Lockheart (born 31 March 1961) is a British jazz tenor saxophonist who was a member of the Loose Tubes big band during the 1980s. Career After the demise of Loose Tubes, Lockheart formed jazz/folk quartet Perfect Houseplants with Huw Warren, Dudley Phillips, and Martin France. The band released five albums, including two with The Orlando Consort. At this time Lockheart The Scratch Band, performing his compositions. The group recorded two albums, including ''Imaginary Dances''. In 2005 Lockheart put together his "Big Idea" to record the album ''Moving Air''. In 2003, Lockheart joined the British jazz quintet Polar Bear. The group have recorded six albums, including ''Held on the Tips of Fingers'', which was nominated for the Mercury Award and was selected one of the 100 Jazz Albums That Shook the World by ''Jazzwise'' magazine. A project of more of Lockheart's compositions was released in 2009 with the In Deep Quintet featuring Liam Noble and Jasper Hoiby. The next yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lymington
Lymington is a port town on the west bank of the Lymington River on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It faces Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, to which there is a car ferry service operated by Wightlink. It is within the civil parish of Lymington and Pennington. The town has a large tourist industry, based on proximity to the New Forest and its harbour. It is a major yachting centre with three marinas. As of 2015, the parish of Lymington and Pennington had a population of 15,726. History The earliest settlement in the Lymington area was around the Iron Age hill fort known today as Buckland Rings. The hill and ditches of the fort survive, and archaeological excavation of part of the walls was carried out in 1935. The fort has been dated to around the 6th century BC. There is another supposed Iron Age site at nearby Ampress Hole. However, evidence of later settlement there (as opposed to occupation) is sparse before ''Domesday book'' (1086). Lymington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass); Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals); and Philip Selway (drums, percussion). They have worked with the producer Nigel Godrich and the cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. Radiohead's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. Radiohead signed to EMI in 1991 and released their debut album, '' Pablo Honey,'' in 1993; their debut single, "Creep", became a worldwide hit. Radiohead's popularity and critical standing rose with the release of ''The Bends'' in 1995. Radiohead's third album, ''OK Computer'' (1997), brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music. Radiohe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orlando Consort
The Orlando Consort is a British vocal consort which is best known for performing Renaissance choral music one voice to a part. The Consort was founded in 1988 as part of the activities of the Early Music Network of Great Britain, a forerunner of the NCEM, York. The four founding members were: * Robert Harre-Jones (countertenor) * Charles Daniels (tenor) * Angus Smith (tenor) * Donald Greig (baritone) The four current members are: * Matthew Venner - counter tenor * Mark Dobell - tenor * Angus Smith - tenor * Donald Greig - baritone The principal members are or were members of the Tallis Scholars, Gabrieli Consort or Taverner Consort. The Consort has also performed and recorded with the jazz quartet Perfect Houseplants. Discography For Metronome, DG Archiv, Harmonia Mundi USA and Hyperion. References External linksOfficial website Early music consorts Musical groups established in 1988 {{Classical-ensemble-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Letter (Loose Tubes Album)
''Open Letter'' is the third album by English big band Loose Tubes, that was released on the EG label in 1988. Reception Allmusic awarded the album with 3 stars. Allmusic: ''Open Letter''accessed 19 May 2010 Track listing # "Sweet Williams" (Django Bates) – 8:54 # "Children's Game" ( Eddie Parker) – 5:27 # "Blue" ( Steve Berry) – 5:52 # "Shadow Play" (Parker) – 5:40 # "Mo Mhuirnin Ban" (Trad, arr. Chris Batchelor) – 3:37 # "Sticklebacks" (Batchelor) – 4:24 # "Accepting Suites from Strangers" (Bates) – 7:39 # "The Last Word" (Parker) – 6:39 # "Open Letter to Dudu Pukwana" ( Dave DeFries) – 6:39 Personnel * Eddie Parker – flute, bass flute *Dai Pritchard – clarinet, bass clarinet *Iain Ballamy – alto and soprano saxes and flute * Steve Buckley – alto and soprano saxes and penny whistle *Mark Lockheart – tenor and soprano saxes * Tim Whitehead – tenor sax *Julian Argüelles – soprano and baritone saxes * Dave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loose Tubes (album)
''Loose Tubes'' is the debut album by English jazz Loose Tubes. It was released in 1985 as an LP on Loose Tubes Limited. The recording has never been reissued on CD. Track listing # "Eden Express" ( Django Bates) – 8:15 # "Rowing Boat Delineation Egg" (Bates) – 3:55 # "Descarga" (Dave Pattman, John Parricelli, Steve Berry) – 8:00 # "Descarga Ocurriencia" (Berry) – 2:43 # "Yellow Hill" (Bates) – 6:01 # "Mister Zee" (Berry) – 7:08 # "Arriving" (Chris Batchelor) – 4:22 Notes *Tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 recorded at Portland Studios, London 29/12/84 *Tracks 3 & 4 recorded at Lansdowne Studios, London 15/9/85 Personnel *Iain Ballamy – alto & soprano saxophones (soloist: track 5) * Steve Buckley – alto & soprano saxophones *Mark Lockheart – tenor saxophone (soloist: track 1) * Tim Whitehead – tenor saxophone (soloist: track 6) *Dave Bitelli – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7) *Howard Turner – baritone saxophone (tracks 3 & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winter Truce (and Homes Blaze)
''Winter Truce (and Homes Blaze)'' is an album led by composer, multi-instrumentalist and band leader Django Bates which was recorded in 1995 and released on the JMT label.Shimada, T.JMT label discography accessed 10 December 2014 Reception AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic listing accessed 10 December 2014 On AllAboutJazz Chris May stated "The unfettered idiosyncrasy of the album—overflowing with new ideas and previously uncharted vistas—sums up much, and the parts themselves continue to make for enthralling listening".May, C. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Fruits (and Unrest)
''Summer Fruits (and Unrest)'' is an album led by composer, multi-instrumentalist and band leader Django Bates which was recorded in 1993 and released on the JMT label.Shimada, T.JMT label discography accessed December 9, 2014 Reception AllMusic awarded the album 3½ stars stating "hot full of breezy humor -- while also falling prey to the needless clutter so popular in fusion bands and jazz schools -- ''Summer Fruits'' will no doubt please fans who like their swing embedded in left field, yet logical dress".Cook, S.Allmusic Reviewaccessed December 9, 2014 Track listing ''All compositions by Django Bates'' # "Tight Rope" – 1:17 # "Armchair March" – 7:01 # "Food for Plankton (In Detail)" – 5:03 # "Säd Afrika" – 6:08 # "Three Architects Called Gabrielle: Just What I Expected" – 6:14 # "Queen of Puddings" – 8:19 # "Hyphen" – 5:32 # "Nights at the Circus" – 4:19 # "Discovering Metal" – 3:50 # "Little Petherick" – 6:30 # "March Hare Dance" – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Deep (Mark Lockheart Album)
''In Deep'' is an album by jazz musician Mark Lockheart, released in 2009 on Edition Records. Reception ''In Deep'' received universally good reviews. In ''The Guardian'', John Fordham said "Lockheart picked the right title: that's exactly where it takes you" and awarded it 4 stars.Fordham, John"Mark Lockheart: ''In Deep''" ''The Guardian'' 19 June 2009 In ''All About Jazz'', John Kelman wrote "The line-up may suggest mainstream, but this is no straight-ahead session...As impressive as Lockheart was on ''Moving Air'', his playing has become even more muscular, combining the late Michael Brecker's visceral power with his own kind of tension-and-release."Kelman, John"Mark Lockheart: In Deep"''All About Jazz'' 14 August 2009 ''The Yorkshire Post'' wrote "Lockheart's work nods to Coltrane and Michael Brecker, but he's firmly his own man." [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Awards For Artists
Paul Hamlyn Foundation is a registered charity, and a company limited by guarantee which has been established in its current form since 2004, succeeding an earlier incarnation that was founded in 1987, which itself formalised established philanthropic giving by Paul Hamlyn that had been ongoing since 1972. It is an independent grant-making foundation, making grants to individuals and organisations in the UK to help people overcome disadvantage. The foundation focuses on supporting children and young adults, especially in pursuit of the arts. The Foundation is located in Kings Cross, London, with around 40 staff members. Trustees include Jane Hamlyn (Chair), Tim Bunting, Tony Hall, Baron Hall of Birkenhead, Michael Hamlyn, Charles Leadbeater, James Lingwood, Dr Jan McKenley-Simpson, Sir Anthony Salz, Claire Whitaker and Tom Wylie. History The Foundation was established by Paul Hamlyn Paul Hamlyn, Baron Hamlyn, (12 February 1926 – 31 August 2001) was a German-born British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Whittingham Award
Help Musicians (formerly Musicians Benevolent Fund), is a United Kingdom charity offering help for musicians throughout their careers. History It was created by Victor Beigel in 1921 as the Gervase Elwes Memorial Fund, following the death of English tenor Gervase Elwes. It was renamed as the Musicians Benevolent Fund in 1926 and became a registered charity. Until his death in 1934, Edward Elgar was the fund's president. During World War II the fund was supported by proceeds from daily concerts in the National Gallery, London, organized by Myra Hess. Help Musicians UK launched Music Minds Matter in 2017, after work led by George Musgrave. This was the first 24/7 mental health helpline for musicians. Covid-19 pandemic response When the UK went into lockdown in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Help Musicians launched its Coronavirus Hardship Fund to support musicians who were struggling financially due to loss of work. After distributing the first round of one-off grants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Academy Of Music
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London, England, is the oldest conservatoire in the UK, founded in 1822 by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa. It received its royal charter in 1830 from King George IV with the support of the first Duke of Wellington. Famous academy alumni include Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Sir Elton John and Annie Lennox. The academy provides undergraduate and postgraduate training across instrumental performance, composition, jazz, musical theatre and opera, and recruits musicians from around the world, with a student community representing more than 50 nationalities. It is committed to lifelong learning, from Junior Academy, which trains musicians up to the age of 18, through Open Academy community music projects, to performances and educational events for all ages. The academy's museum houses one of the world's most significant collections of musical instruments and artefacts, including stringed instruments by Stradivari, Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guildhall School Of Music And Drama
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a conservatoire and drama school located in the City of London, United Kingdom. Established in 1880, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in all aspects of classical music and jazz along with drama and production arts. The school has students from over seventy countries. Widely regarded as one of the leading performing arts institutions in the world, it was ranked first in both the Guardian’s 2022 League Table for Music and the Complete University Guide's 2023 Arts, Drama and Music league table. It is also ranked the sixth university in the world for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. Based within the Barbican Centre in the City of London, the school currently numbers just over 1,000 students, approximately 800 of whom are music students and 200 on the drama and technical theatre programmes. The school is a member of Conservatoires UK, the European Association of Conservatoires and the F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
