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Seb Pipe’s Life Experience
Jazz / Experimental / Alternative

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Member Since	11/25/2006
Band Website	sebpipe.com
Band Members	Seb Pipe: Alto Sax // Arthur Lea: Piano // Larry Bartley/Phil Donkin: Double Bass // George Hart/Chris Vatalaro: Drums
Influences	Life
Sounds Like	Sonic Vibration
Record Label	33 Records
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Oct 8 2008

8:30P

Pangea Project (Stoke Newington)

London, London and South East

Oct 24 2008

6:30P

Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly

London, London and South East

Oct 28 2008

10:00P

606 Jazz Club (Chelsea)

London, London and South East

Oct 30 2008

8:30P

Ram Jam Club (Behind Grey Horse Pub)

Surrey, London and South East

Nov 21 2008

6:30P

Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly

London, London and South East

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About Seb Pipe’s Life Experience

'SEB PIPE’S LIFE EXPERIENCE' comprises forward-thinking musicians who share a musical passion for improvisation and communication. Primarily shaped by their understanding of the jazz tradition, Life Experience’s music is also forged from forward thinking concepts, tight grooves and bold improvisations. Their eponymous first album features a diverse gamut of highly innovative and electrifying compositions inspired by life - blending high intensity grooves, idiosyncratic melodies and raw energy. Press Quotes: “The talented young altoist Pipe has the kind of self-assured confidence of an emerging star, but the good sense to simply play how he wants to play. While the harmonies are angular and the rhythms fractured, Pipe’s flawless technique and witty ideas make him one to watch.” - Jazzwise Magazine "I'm impressed..this is good stuff...it’s deep" - BBC Radio 3 Jazz Line-Up "distinctive, highly original quartet music, addressed with musicianly verve and commitment by the agile Pipe and his energetically responsive band...a great calling card for a fine, vigorously interactive unit." - Chris Parker (The Vortex Jazz Club, London) "It's a group we'll likely be hearing from in 2008." - John Fordham (The Guardian Newspaper) “Seb is pushing the boundaries and experimenting with some very innovative concepts…it is individuals like him who move the art form forward.” - Jean Toussaint “Yet more evidence, were it needed, of the extraordinary strength in depth of the current UK jazz scene.” – Chris Parker (Vortex Jazz Club) ************************************************ BREAKING NEWS!!! SEB PIPE'S LIFE EXPERIENCE CD Featured on BBC Radio 3 Jazz Line-up hosted by Claire Martin with Jack Massarick [01/12/07]. Click here to listen to the clip from the show.

************************************************ NEW CD OUT NOW!!! [Recorded at 606 Club, London, 2007] Check www.sebpipe.com for more details and MP3s.,
“idiosyncratic, highly original melodic jazz.” - Timeout
"pushing the boundries" - Jean Toussaint
"Featuring a diverse gamut of highly innovative, original and electrifying compositions inspired by life - blending high intensity grooves, idiosyncratic melodies and raw energy"
"distinctive, highly original quartet music, addressed with musicianly verve and commitment by the agile Pipe and his energetically responsive band...a great calling card for a fine, vigorously interactive unit." Chris Parker (The Vortex Jazz Club)"a group we'll likely be hearing from in 2008." John Fordham (The Guardian) ************************************************ To buy via paypal please click the button below: £12.99/€19/$27 (inc. postage to U.K.) Please email us for postage costs to Europe/Worldwide. Orders despatched within 7 days. ************************************************

Ever seeking, questioning and studying, Pipe has always been driven by his love and appreciation of all forms of creative musical expression. Séb was drawn to music from an early age, he first blew into the alto saxophone at the age of 7 when it was bigger than him! He later began to study guitar, piano and drums. At school, Pipe enjoyed sharing music with others whilst performing as part jazz groups and big bands. He also received tuition from London-based saxophonist James Knight who helped open Séb’s ears to the saxophone’s sonic capabilities. Séb moved to London in 2001 and studied for the ‘Jazz BMus’ degree ‘Trinity College of Music’ where he graduated in 2005 with 1st Class Honours and was also awarded the ‘Services to Jazz’ prize. During his time at Trinity Seb’s most influential teachers included tenor saxophonist heavyweights Julian Argüelles and Jean Toussaint (former sideman with Art Blakey’s ‘Jazz Messengers’). Pipe was also coached by musical pioneer Steve Coleman and his group ‘5 Elements’ when he attended weeklong intensive workshops in Montpellier (July 2001) and Paris (September 2007) as part of ‘La Villette Jazz Festival’. Pipe has collaborated with a wide variety of musicians and groups from France, Italy, Portugal and Japan. In October 2004, he was asked to perform as a special guest during a series of concerts in Tokyo Japan, with the ‘Andy Davies Quartet’. Séb also joined the Portuguese jazz group ‘Pequenos Mundos’ in Easter 2004 when he toured with the group, performing at venues in Porto and at Lisbon’s ‘Hot Clube’. Pipe later joined the ubiquitous bass player Larry Bartley’s Quartet in 2008, which has performed around London and at the ‘Ealing Jazz Festival’ in July 2008. Séb also leads his own trio which has a monthly residency at the ‘Royal Academy of Arts’, Piccadilly, London. Pipe’s main focus is leading his core group ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ with pianist Arthur Lea, bassist Larry Bartley and Phil Donkin and drummers George Hart and Chris Vatalaro. Pipe states that his philosophy seeks to “continuously strive to learn and develop oneself”. He cites his groups as comprising “forward-thinking musicians who share a passion for creative musical expression and communication.” Their music is forged from “idiosyncratic concepts, tight grooves and bold improvisations”. Pipe is continuously striving to draw inspiration a vast array of musical cultures and traditions including the African Diaspora; the Balkans; the Far East, India and Europe. In the Summer of 2006 ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ was awarded funding by ‘Jazz Services’ (jazzservices.org) for their first U.K./Portuguese tour where they performed as part of the ‘Estremoz Jazz Festival’. In November 2006 ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ was proud to perform as part of ‘London Jazz Festival’ at ‘The Spitz’, London, as part of a double bill with fellow altoist Tony Kofi. Later in the same year, ‘Life Experience’ was awarded a £1500 development prize by the ‘Musicians Benevolent Fund’ (mbf.co.uk) funded by the ‘Arts Council England’ for their outstanding performance during an audition for the ‘Peter Whittingham Award’. This prize money was used to fund ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ eponymously entitled debut album which features Séb Pipe (Alto Sax), Arthur Lea (Piano), Larry Bartley (Double Bass) and Chris Vatalaro (drums) and was recorded in February 2007 at the ‘606’, one of London’s top jazz clubs. The CD was subsequently distributed by ‘Proper Access’, is available from major online retailers including ‘Amazon’ and ‘itunes’. It was also very well received by the media and was featured on ‘BBC Radio 3’s Jazz Line Up’ hosted by Claire Martin and Jack Massarik. The album was also favourably reviewed in the press by John Fordham in the ‘Guardian Newspaper’, Peter Bacon in the ‘Birmingham Post’, Chris Parker on the ‘Vortex Jazz Club’ website and was listed in the top 10 albums for sale in January 2008 in ‘Ray’s Jazz Shop’ in ‘Foyle’s Bookshop’ London. Soon after in the same month ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ was voted by the public as one of top bands to feature on the artboo.com website. The band was consequently asked to perform on ‘SKY’s Red TV Channel’ during a programme showcasing young, up and coming bands. At the same time ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ was delighted to be selected among 8 U.K. bands to receive the ‘Jazz Services’ (jazzservices.org) ‘Recording and Touring Award’ funded by the ‘Arts Council England’. This will enable Life Experience to record their next album which is scheduled for release in early 2009 by jazz label ‘33 Records’. The album will form part of a special series of 8 albums featuring the cutting-edge original music from around the U.K. ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ new album will also coincide with a U.K. tour in 2009. In Summer 2008, ‘Séb Pipe’s Life Experience’ performed a series of concerts in Milan, Italy and in Switzerland in Summer 2008. The group also continues to perform around London at venues including: 606 Jazz Club, The Spice Of Life (Leicester Square), The Crypt (Camberwell), Octave Bar (Covent Garden), and The Vortex Jazz Club. The quest continues…

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IVO PAPASOV LONDON CONCERT 20 OCT!!	Sep 24 2008 9:25 PM Jailed by Communists for playing the wrong kind of music, discovered by legendary producer Joe Boyd (Floyd, Clapton, Drake...), admired by Frank Zappa.... Kazum! presents Bulgarian clarinet legend IVO PAPASOV... Fast and furious Balkan music. Monday 20 October at Cargo, London
Moosh	Jul 21 2008 11:41 AM I don't smoke a Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe... Love the music. Will catch you live soon J
Helena Dornellas	Jul 19 2008 4:39 PM Hi Seb, You can now see the photos, just click on the image above for the link to Flickr. xxxbeijos,
Richard Kaby	Jul 15 2008 7:49 PM Another great gig at the Crypt Seb - it was so good to see you again. Here's a link to the Flickr set http://flickr. com/photos/kabyric/sets/72157606187316517/show/
Scarlett Carson	May 1 2008 4:01 PM Seb you should pimp your myspace account. It's a well good way of promoting! Dinah xx
Jasper Hoiby	Mar 16 2008 11:44 PM This shit is wicked! Good to see you man, X Jasper
neil	Dec 26 2007 9:24 PM hey seb hows it going? merry xmas, lets have a play soon.
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Jasón Díaz Lerín	Dec 3 2007 5:11 PM hey, nice to hear you are programmed on radio 3 these days, good choice for them... in the end it might be true you are influenced by the chants of the monks from Bhutan and the western classical tradition. hope things are going well for you. jasón
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kit downes	Nov 18 2007 5:53 PM recording sounds really nice man. kit
John Turville	Nov 10 2007 11:15 PM great sounds mate. look forward to the function - shame its not a gig, but next time!
Martin Kolarides	Nov 9 2007 6:36 PM oooone dayyyeeee!!
Leo Genovese & the Chromatic Gauchos	Nov 9 2007 4:20 PM what's up thundercat???
M@RkUD2	Nov 5 2007 6:05 PM the tune trassouet takes me bak to sheepskin rugs, roaring fires and chips at the cafe. where the moon shone bright and the candlelight was just right...delicious again peter. howve you been an gone mate?
Joao Lencastre	Nov 5 2007 1:00 PM Seb!! Things are going well. Hope to see you and play soon!!
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