*SWINGLE SINGERS* - Sara Brimer, Jo Goldsmith, Clare Wheeler, Lucy Bailey, Christopher Jay, Richard Eteson, Kevin Fox, Tobias Hug _______________________________________________________________ - *SEXTET* - : Clare Wheeler-vox; Tom Challenger-saxes; Gwilym Simcock-piano; Matt Calvert-guitar; John Calvert-bass; Ben Bryant-drums - _______________________________________________________________ *QUINTET* - : Clare Wheeler-vox; Joe Morris-trumpet; Barry Green-piano; Tom Farmer-bass; Andy Chapman-drums.
Influences
Cassandra Wilson, Christine Tobin, Norma Winstone, Vince Mendoza, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Maria Schneider, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Warlock, Finzi, Holst...it goes on like so...
Sounds Like
ECM jazz with the thermostat turned up...colourful harmonies, a little less "cold".
Clares musical world is one of mature lyricism, kaleidoscopic harmonies and thoughtful use of words. This is music to get moved and excited by. Her combined talent as composer, singer and pianist draw together strands of contemporary jazz and classical music to create an engaging and natural synthesis - the future continues to unfold! Tim Garland, saxophonist, composer. * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * -* - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * -* - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * Clare is a rarity amongst singer-songwriters for she is considerably more than that. Not only is she an improvising singer, both literate and expressive, but she is a composer/lyricist of considerable scope. Her influences are wide and varied and she attracts instrumentalists of the highest calibre who play with equal depth and understanding. Clare has found her own voice - in every sense - and she is developing into a musician with a clear concept and a remarkable freshness in her sound. Pete Churchill, composer, singer/pianist. * - * - * - * - * - * - * -* - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * -* - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * -* - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * -
I am a singer and composer in what is probably best described as contemporary jazz. As well as singing with ensembles like The Heritage Orchestra (www.theheritageorchestra.com) I write music for my own ensembles. My sextet features my original songs side by side with poetry settings and quirky arrangements of jazz standards. I have written for all kinds of ensembles including Big Band, choir and orchestra. In July 2006 I graduated as a composer and singer from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama jazz course, and began teaching theory and harmony at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. In July 2007 I joined the internationally reknowned acapella group the Swingle Singers (check www.swinglesingers.com for details of gigs or check out our myspace page www.myspace.com/swinglesingers). We are currently in the studio recording our next album...watch this space!
Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page.
Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe!
Big Love Ali's Team x
Oh, if only I was fluent in british-isms, Wheelybin's quite a funny one, but if you don't like it I won't use it. Yeah, we'll see about the stress stuff. Oh and hey, I listened to your songs on your profile and I loved them! TTFN!
I suppose you can call me Willie B. The "it" of which you speak "It" I'm assuming refers to my life, in which case "it" is ok, School is stressful. I just started a play that will rehearse for 15 hours a week on top of having 21 semester hours, Oh yes, I shall have fun! Anyway, sorry, you asked and I didn't just want to say "fine" because, in actuality, I'm a little worried that i may fail school now. Anyway, enough about me, How art thou? I will have to come up with a fun nickname for you now too...
haha, well, it's not as if tht's a bad thing though swinkglin all the time. hehe. pete's choir's great - im luvikng it, obv. we had a 2 hr set at jazgz in ascot last wkend, which was fun. long nd tiring, but great fun:P where r u based atm with swingle singers? xxx
Hi Clare! Would really like to play there – but there's no contact at all ... we'll see. First of all we work hard for a little tour in Brasil... :-)!! Martin
