Gary Turner - Sax,
Jamie McCredie - 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.
"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."
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 ;)
