Si Reynolds - Tenor Sax
Dave Speakman - Guitar
Baz Howard - Bass
Gaz Hughes - Drums
Influences
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, John Scofield, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Joao Gilberto, Pat Metheney, Ray Brown, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Buddy Rich, George Benson, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Micheal Brecker, The Meters, Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderley, Gilberto Gil, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck etc...
The Dave Speakman Quartet plays an eclectic blend of Jazz, Funk, Latin American and Blues. With a huge collection of tunes, we can play quietly in the background or take the focal attention of the audience, making us ideal for any occasion.
The band met at Salford University where they all studied music. Having played in various ensembles, in 2002 they decided to form a group focusing on their main passion - jazz. The Quartet enjoys playing fresh arrangements of standards, but also spends time developing their own original material. One of our many recent performances is a residency at a restaurant in Sandbach, Cheshire. The gigs have been well received and we have had a loyal following locally and further a field.
Performances can be constructed to meet every client’s needs; coming from a large network of professional musicians, we can expand our line up by adding piano, brass and vocalists. We can also fit into just about any reasonable space.
If you are looking for a great swinging jazz quartet to help you celebrate or promote your special occasion then we are perfect for the gig. Our malleable sound, size and style allow us to blend into any type of event.
For further information please contact:
Dave Speakman
Tel: +44(0)7836 370564.
E-mail: dave.speakman@talk21.com
CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE... NINE BLACK ALPS KID BRITISH WAVE MACHINES MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE THE TRAVELLING BAND TEN BEARS THE VORTEX THE MAYBES KARIMA FRANCIS THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP FRAZER KING CASIO KID GIDEON CONN THE GAY BLADES THE WHISKYCATS TEN BEARS ..... with around 200 bands over the weekend
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Tu aimes les yeux ? Tu aimes les Tigres ? :) Tu aimes la guitare ? Tu aimes la voix ? Tu connais "eye of the tiger" de Survivor sorti du film Rocky III ? Alors tu seras étonné(e) d'apprendre qu'une version Jazz-lounge (suite à une émission remportée sur TF6) est disponible pour une bouchée de pain sur itunes, et qu'elle est déjà 20° au classement jazz. mAm'Zelle Bip et FrAnck Perrolle en sont les responsables. Ils s'excusent de venir s'étaler comme ça sur ta page. Mais peut être que ça va te plaire... alors qui ne tente rien...
Nous vous souhaitons une merveilleuse journée.
mAm'Zelle Bip et FrAnck Perrolle La chanteuse et le guitariste
Another Spotlight UPDATE! You must upload your original video with the tracks provide at Lincoln Spotlight Contest BEFORE March 17th and have your fans give you many 5 stars to be in the TOP 25. Check the videos up now….. the compition is on!
Spotlight UPDATE! It is Official the Spotlight WINNER will OPEN for COMMON at an exclusive Lincoln Lounge Event in 08!!!! This exposure opportunity is tremendous. $10Gs and Featured on www. lincolnlounge. com too. You must upload your original video with the tracks provide at Lincoln Spotlight BEFORE March 17th and have your fans give your many 5 stars to be in the TOP 25. If you not in the TOP 25 you will not advanced to the final rounds.
Yo this is Common again thanks for that add, Join me at Lincoln Spotlight and come make a statement about your music. Lincoln Spotlight is the first to bring together rhythm and blues with all the soul and jazz that has shaped our music. The contest is about you showing your talent and being recognized. 10G’s and getting the exclusive feature on the Lounge is just the start there is more news coming!
The lounge is at Lincoln Lounge Featuring - Howard Hewitt, Maysa and Kenny Latimore so check it at www.lincolnlounge.com and get in the Spotlight with me at Lincoln Spotlight Contest
Please keep this date you must enter no later than 5:00 PM (EST) on Monday, March 17, 2008 again thanks for the connection and add! Also tell us what you think about the contest and show us your talent.
Spotlight is the first for R&B/Soul/Jazz style music event like this.
Make Spotlight come alive with your vision and match to these 4 elements 1.Advancing the American Dream 2.Being proud of where you came from 3.Doing more and daring more 4.An exploration of what it means to “reach higher”
The Spotlight top 5 will go on to the final round! Top winner gets •$10,000 cash •Inside Track featured exclusively on www.Lincolnlounge.com
Please see the Lincoln Lounge www.lincolnlounge.com and get more details about the contest at Sign Up
hey dave, i'm pretty busy with music place jazz summer school then i'm down so to finally mix this album which is collecting moss. after that i'm fine. around 28th to 2nd sept?
Hi Simon, Gaz and the guys. thanks for the invite. great to see you all---in one place, in one mind, in one music.Jan Lord M gets down ready for a Pinski Zoo gig at the Vortex in London on the 22nd June
Easy Dave...yes, catching up is in order and is easy to do...just get yourself down to London town.....or wait a bit and I will come up to Manchester sooner rather than later. Saw Stu last night. We think we should all have a get together at Sankeys. Ok?
Good afternoon Dave! How's things going? If you'd like a listen I have a couple of new songs up on my page today, they’re called ‘the gentle words you say’ and ‘wait and see’, both recorded at home and lovingly produced by Gav Mcgrath. If you’ve got time, pop by and let me know what you think. If you're around manchester I'm at night and day playing drums with shady bard on april 21st too. Would be cool to catch up!
Hope you’re well, james
Happy new year to you mr speako! Hows things going? Did a gig the other night that I thought would suit you guys really well - in huddersfield at a place called Bar 1535 'the melting point', wednesday nights monthly. Give em a try! Take care mate, speak to you soon, James
Hi The Dave Speakman Quartet, just a quick hello from the Jazz Pistols - hope you are doing fine and can enjoy the last days of 2006. Wish you all the best for 2007 - thanks for being our friend and good luck for the things you do. Best regards - Christoph
Our Live-DVD will be released on the 1st of February 2007!
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