David Beebee

Hi, I am David Beebee, piano and synth player, electric bass dabbler and composer of melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
Biogs are boring so I shall keep it brief...
I did my first orchestral arrangement at 8, I recorded my first album at 13, played at the albert hall at 15 and hammersmith odeon at 18. Since then I have been playing and writing as much music as possible, in all kinds of different directions, but with a definite jazz bias.
Stylistically I was brought up on a diet of classical music but then discovered punk and rock in my teenage years. From Hendrix to late Coltrane was just a small step, they both share a certain intensity that I aspire to, and now I take my inspiration from all kinds of world music, jazz and classical.
I live in semi reclusive retirement on the south coast of Britain, where I practise Bach and grow vegetables, and when I can I go to the Himalaya and other remote places to trek in the mountains.
I always try to have several projects on the go...
Gaya ... is an exciting new nine piece band who play a rich variety of jazz, groove and world music written by David Beebee. Gaya is made up of some of the finest up and coming jazz musicians on the London scene.
Brasil Universo...a new group we have got together to play music from the Brasilian greats, Hermeto, Egberto, Jobim. New album is just out.
And I play with Patrick Naylor's Soundial, Julian Costello Quartet, and sometimes with Theo Travis and occasionally with Reem Kelani. Generally with anyone who asks...
This is what the critics say about Gaya... "packed with interesting writing, tight ensemble playing, exciting solos and danceable rhythms" - Musician magazine 2002
"David Beebee is brilliant... his scores are world-class" - Jazzwise magazine 2002
"Now prepare to be totally floored by the dynamic music of UK bassist David Beebee. His captivating 'big band sound' takes his music to the outer limits". - Ronnie Scott magazine
"This large small group can play at gale force seven" - BBC music magazine
The new album recently released on Beeboss Records has received rave reviews.
"A blazing CD you'll play again and again" - Jazzwise mag 2002
"A gem of an album" - BBC music
"Here's an album with something for everyone" - BBC music magazine 2002
"It's always exciting to come across a major new talent" - jazzwise
I also play standards with a trio, duos with my saxophone playing friend, and sometimes solo piano, as well as playing in many other bands of different styles. Music suitable for every occasion?? Give us a gig!!
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