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Member Since	2/6/2007
Band Website	http://www.basquiatstrings.co.uk
Band Members	Cello - Ben Davis, violins - Emma Smith and Vicky Fifield, viola - Jennymay Logan, double bass - Richard Pryce
Influences	Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, Stravinsky, Schubert, Bach, Tarif de Haidouks, Evan Parker, Prince...
Sounds Like	Crazy, dark, transylvanian drawing room jazz music
Record Label	F-IRE - http://www.f-ire.com
Type of Label	Indie

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About Basquiat Strings

Basquiat Strings are a five piece string group with their own repertoire of originals (composed by cellist Ben Davis) and arrangements. Ben finds inspiration from the raucous, driving Hungarian string groups of Transylvania, the luxuriously rich Brahms sextets and the unruly compositions and workshop arrangements of Charles Mingus. Well, all that and people asking him to fix strings for their sessions... The players have all trained classically yet are "naturally bilingual....wholly imbued with jazz’s improvisational facility." (Chris Parker) The group has been involved with various other live projects including that of Juliet Roberts and Andrew McCormack; and has recorded for Ty, Darren Emerson, Monica Vasconcelos (Nois 4) Border Crossing and the Ed Moto produced Jazzinho record. Basquiat Strings were nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize for their album "Basquiat Strings with Seb Rochford"...

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VILLA SAINT MICHEL	Jun 29 2009 2:51 PM Salut, Vous pouvez désormais télécharger L’Album de VILLA SAINT MICHEL : « Samouraï vill dü ? » sur Believe en cliquant sur ce lien http://www.believe.fr/albums/56083,samourai-vill-du.html Merci pour votre soutien et bonne écoute ! Hi friends, Download now the album of VILLA SAINT MICHEL " Samouraï vill dü? » on Believe Just Click here : http://www.believe.fr/albums/56083,samourai-vill-du.html Thanks for your support and have a good listening ! En concert :- le mercredi 1^er juillet 2009 à L’INTERNATIONAL à 20H ; 5/7 rue Moret 75011 Paris entrée libre -le mercredi 8 juillet 2009 au Port d’ Amsterdam ,20 rue du croissant à 20H ; metro Bourse ,Entrée libre
helen moore	Jun 15 2009 11:37 AM Hello and thankyou!
Petter Vaagan	Jun 12 2009 8:27 PM Hi! Just uploaded a video from a solo-gig i did recently, with the brilliant Pekka Stokke on video. Click on my face and tell me that you love me.
Kareem	Jun 11 2009 2:41 AM
Junkyard Scientists	Jun 4 2009 6:05 PM PLAYING ON THE BEACH!!! Next Weekend were hitting the West Country: Mr Wolfs, Bristol on Fri the 12th of June Pitball Festival, Dorset on Sat the 13th of June x x
Jimmy the Fingers	Jun 1 2009 5:05 AM Hey sexy badger it's Jimmy The Fingers! If you haven't seen this video please take a peek... This is me singing my song "Grace." If you buy one mp3 this year make it a jimmy! BUY NOW – CLICK HERE!!!!! sorry for the blatant plug but if i don't plug it, no one else will innit! BUY NOW – CLICK HERE!!!!! wanna book fingers let me know!
RAYEEEEE!!	May 31 2009 10:51 AM that doesn't make sense but the sentiment stands.
RAYEEEEE!!	May 31 2009 10:50 AM you guys rule arse
Princess and the Pervert	May 20 2009 10:26 AM Hi Ben,how are you....? Well I hope,big kiss...... Mandy'Waiting' with Cerys on accordian
Junkyard Scientists	May 18 2009 3:22 PM Available at all gigs from the 16th of May ....also we've just been confirmed for Beach Break LIVE and Secret Garden Party this Summer! Roll on Sunshine! Upcoming Gigs in May 16th May - Sticky Fungus, Staines 17th May - Outside Gemini Bar (on the Beach), Brighton 22nd May - Global Cafe (LIVE CD LAUNCH PARTY), Reading 23rd May - White Hart - Basingstoke 24th May - Haywards Heath Jazz Festival, Sussex p.s Dont forget to check out our new itunes page http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=310693165&s=143444
Graphium	May 13 2009 12:22 AM
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Stan Grill	Apr 21 2009 1:09 AM thanks for becoming a friend. had fun listening to your improvisations.
DUVAL TIMOTHY	Apr 18 2009 11:54 PM
Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes	Apr 15 2009 7:08 PM Check out our newest mixtape officially hosted by a Major Artist! Just click the cover to download all the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes for free at www.coast2coastmixtapes.com! Artists click below to submit your music to be considered for the next Coast 2 Coast Mixtape hosted by a Major Artist!
Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes	Apr 14 2009 5:44 PM Check out our newest mixtape officially hosted by a Major Artist! Just click the cover to download all the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes for free at www.coast2coastmixtapes.com! Artists click below to submit your music to be considered for the next Coast 2 Coast Mixtape hosted by a Major Artist!
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Omnivore	Apr 9 2009 1:40 AM Deathqunt are now called OMNIVORE......OMNIVORE.............OMNIVORE .............OMNIVORE...............OMNIVORE...............OMNIVORE..........................OMNIVORE.......................OMNIVORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Halma Bravo	Apr 7 2009 9:16 AM fun for everyone!
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Gemma Woods Illustration	Apr 5 2009 12:54 AM hello basquiat strings. thanks for adding me. xxx
BAND OF MEN	Apr 3 2009 2:49 PM Fantastic sound here. Great playing! Pier
Ilkka Niemeläinen	Apr 2 2009 6:48 PM Thank you for your friendship. All the best. Ilkka
Magic Lantern	Apr 1 2009 9:57 AM Hey Ben, how's it going man? Was good to see you at dave's party a while back. Just wanted to give you a heads up that we're playing with Leafcutter John and Room of Katinas at Cafe Oto on monday 6th april. It's gonna be pretty heavy so if you're around, drop in man. Hope you're good, it'd be amazing to do a gig together some time soon! peace out Jamie x www.myspace.com/themagiclantern www.myspace.com/leafcutterjohn www.myspace.com/roomofkatinas

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