Inklein Quartet profile picture

Inklein Quartet

Passionate String Exploration!

About Me

After collaborating with Morcheeba on three albums,including the classic 'BIG CALM',Stephen Bentley-Klein was looking for a new challange.In the birth of the new millenium,the INKLEIN QUARTET was formed to create inspired musical vistas reflecting the rich tapestry that is our modern multicultural society.Their first album"BRAVE NEW WORLD" features compositions by S B-K and explores various mixtures of Indian,Rock,Trip-Hop,Chinese,Jazz and modern Classical flavours.The Quartet are joined by master percussionist Miles Bould and tabla maestro Sirish Kumar and the beautiful songstress SKYE,who sings two cuts on the album.Skye recently parted company with Morcheeba and is about to release her first solo album which features the Inklein Quartet on two tracks.They have worked this year with many richly diverse artists including Nicholas Hytner at the National Theatre(David Hare's"STUFF HAPPENS" and HENRY IV parts 1&2 with Michael Gambon)Uli Jon Roth(Scorpions),the emerging,exotic Superthriller and also provided special music for Jasper Conran's show at London Fashion Week in september.They have also scored the soundtrack for two feature films.The Quartet have also been active in Human Rights issues and have joined together with Vanessa Redgrave,Terry Waite,Alan Rickman,Corin Redgrave,Peaceful Tomorrows(9/11 families)American Civil Liberties groups and many others in Washington,New York,Palestine and London to support important situations."profound"New York Times "F***in' great fiddlin"(Liam Gallagher) "sultry neopolitean atmosphere"Daily Telegraph(sept.2005) "wonderful soul"(Vanessa Redgrave) "brilliant"(Nicholas Hytner) "eclectic"(David Byrne) "Lush"New York Times "Some of the most inspiring and passionately played music I have heard for years!"(ATM-soundgenerator.com) Join the Mailing List Enter your name and email address below: Name:
Email:
Subscribe Unsubscribe Get your Free Mailing List
by Bravenet.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/5/2006
Band Website: inkleinquartet.com
Band Members: Steve Bentley-Klein (violin,trumpet,composition) Buffy North(violin)Rachel Robson(viola)Nick Holland(cello) together withSirishkumar(Tabla)Richard Spaven(Percussion)Pete Norris(sound surgery)
Influences: Miles Davis,Mahler,Radiohead,Bird,Bernard Hermann,the sadness,joy,seriousness and fun of living...
Sounds Like: Kronos Quartet meets Massive Attack haunted by Miles Davis.
Record Label: Zeptepi Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Album!

Well the new year has started SO...HAPPY NEW YEAR 2 one&all!Work has begun on a new Inklein Quartet album which is exciting.It's a blend of "Lonely Whale Song" and "Peace" so has beats in progress by ...
Posted by Inklein Quartet on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:36:00 PST

BBC Electric Prom Gigs

Hiya!Well its all go this week for INKLEIN at the BBC Electric Prom with rehearsals and performances with 3 bands on friday 27th and saturday 28th at the fantastic Roundhouse in Camden.It started out ...
Posted by Inklein Quartet on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:23:00 PST