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Gerard McChrystal

Gerard McChrystal -Irish Saxophonist

About Me

Irish sax player. Trained at the RNCM, Manchester, Guildhall School, London and Northwestern University, USA. Has performed with orchestras in UK, Ireland, Germany, Azerbaijan, Korea, Indonesia and USA. Has worked on TV/film sessions including the upcoming 10 part BBC doc. "A Year at Kew". Former member of sax quartet "Saxtet". Has collaborated with Soweto String Quartet, Tommy Smith, Ensemble Bash and vocal group "Anuna". Previous projects include a concerto CD and tour with London Musici. Currently working on projects with guitarist Craig Ogden, string quartet "The Smiths" and vocal group "Codetta".

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Member Since: 4/13/2006
Band Website: saxsaxsax.com
Band Members: Saxophone soloist. Also works with guitarist Craig Ogden and string quartet The Smith Quartet.
Influences: Cannonball Adderley, Johnny Hodges, Wes McGoogan, Pat Metheny, Maria Callas, Derry City FC, Leeds Utd, Gordon Ramsay and the pig.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

News November - Pauline rules!

November saw Gerard complete a 15 date tour with Australian guitarist, Craig Ogden. All the tickets went for their gigs for the BBC at the Belfast Festival and LyricFM in the Sugar Club, Dublin. They ...
Posted by Gerard McChrystal on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:11:00 PST

News December 2006

Gerard is currently working for a new concerto CD with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales cond. Grant Llewellyn. He will be recording a specially written concerto called Mobiles by John Metcalf for ...
Posted by Gerard McChrystal on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:30:00 PST