Gary Turner - Sax,
Jamie McCredie - Guitar,
Mark Williams - Guitar,
Ben Gilbert - Keys,
Stuart Davies - Bass,
David Carnegie - Drums
Influences
Charles Lloyd, Joe Henderson, Joe Lovano, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheney, John Coltrane, James Lovell, Desi Jones, Donald Fagan, Maceo Parker and many more.
Sounds Like
A story told from the middle to both ends.
LIVE REVIEWS:
" Extreme measures indeed. This was cutting edge music of the highest degree."
" ...this wasn't about individuals it was about a tightly knit unit that stretched its creativity to the outer limits..."
Bebop Spoken Here (12/05/2008)
" Not many gigs cause me to wax quite so eloquently but an Extreme Measures gig is no ordinary gig."
Bebop Spoken Here (12/01/2009)
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"Led by Barbados-born drummer David Carnegie, this recently formed outfit has quickly established itself as the most dynamic group to emerge from the North East in years." (Jazz North East 2006) Their repertoire of exclusively original material is reminiscent of 60s modal jazz but the use of contemporary grooves (hip-hop, neo-soul, drum 'n' bass etc.) and a contemporary vocabulary, has "...attracted a new young audience alongside hardened jazz fans...".(JNE) David likes to describe this take on the jazz tradition as 'lyrical jazz'. "It's something that's sincere and emotive but you can still nod your head to it."
Described by The Crack as "local sensations", eXm's popularity was evident at the Gateshead International Jazz Festival 2008 where they played to a capacity crowd in the Northern Rock Hall at The Sage Gateshead while a long line of patrons tried to get in. Ectreme Measures is a regular on the North East curcuit, entertaining audiences with a sincere enthusiasm for exploration, while preserving an overall simplicity of approach. Their debut album eXm was described in the METRO as "... an exceptionally fresh record with a mildly euphoric air." They were nominated for the 2008 Promoter's Choice Awards.
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Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed copy! Release date is set for May 5th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
David, damn it, i forgot to mention... It's the launch party for our brand new CD at The Head of Steam in Newcastle on Tuesday April 14th. Amazing night planned, it'd be great to see you there. N ;)
