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Artist description
The Heavy Quartet are an innovative and skilled group of musicians. They play many different styles of music. Ska, funkin' fusion, dub, and drum 'n' bass, R&B. Even jazz! |
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Music Style
Jazz, ska, dub, funk, fusion, world, rock |
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Musical Influences
miles davies, nirvana, fela kuti, basement jaxx |
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Similar Artists
miles davies, nirvana, brand new heavies |
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Artist History
The Heavy Quartet does not fit easily into any category. They are broadly speaking jazz orienteddue to the improvising nature of the music and thepredominance of brass and woodwind. The music is a combination of original pieces and some covers rearranged in a quartet stylee. The current set includes arrangements of Miles Davies, Sydney Bechet and Nirvana! The original tunes fuse ska, dub, funkin' fusion, R & B and contemporary grooves. The Quartet is quite possibly the most qualified band you will encounter with practically everyoneeducated to degree level! Some of the guys are lecturers too, so no messing about at the back of the gig or you'll be sent to the headmaster. Or even Nils! |
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Group Members
Rob Smith - SaxesNeil Pedder - Keyboards & synthsNeil (Keyo) Langford - GuitarsNils Andersson - TrumpetRichard Evans - TrumpetBrian Yule - TrumpetNick Dummer - TrombonePhil Boucherat - Alto saxEuros Wyn - Tenor & soprano SaxesLloyd George - Bass guitar_Steve Roberts - Drums and percussion |
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Instruments
Saxes, brass, drums, bass, guitars, synths |
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Albums
Hammer & Sickle: HQCA 001 Cassette |
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Press Reviews
An extraordinary ensemble whose iconoclastic approach has earned them rave reviews over several recordings and hundreds of gigs |
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Location
Cardiff, Wales - United Kingdom |
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