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Brian Ibbotson

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Self-taught on flute until lessons from private tutor fired interest in classical music. Later developed broader musical interest through playing saxophone embracing jazz, rock and RnB. Studied composition and aesthetics as mature student at Dartington College of Arts graduating with honours degree in 1984. Subsequently involved in folk, jazz and rock groups and events in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Has complemented many solo artists and bands with colourful sounds, licks and solos in a varied and enhancing musical approach to each situation. Composed for dance, theatre and own jazz/fusion band with well received response from local and regional scene.

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Member Since: 09/06/2007
Influences: Herbie Hancock, Miles Davies, Mike Brecker, Dave Sanborn, Wayne Shorter, Johanne Brahms, Debussy.
Record Label: Unsigned

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New tracks uploaded

Uploaded two new tracks: Liebtronic and Rag'round Rosie ©. Been a long time coming. Will be letting some more gems out there very soon.
Posted by on Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT

Last Night of the Proms: Sad Britannia

........ The Last Night of the Proms is a great event, but do we have to put up with the anachronistic chauvanist rantings of 'Rule Britannia' sung by a soprano with a jelly-wobble vibrato? ...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:02:00 GMT