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Apollo Saxophone Quartet (Video non authorized)

Rob Buckland Soprano saxophone
Carl Raven Alto saxophone
Andy Scott Tenor saxophone
Jim Fieldhouse Baritone saxophone

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The groundbreaking Apollo Saxophone Quartet has been at the forefront of the British contemporary music scene for over 26 years. The ensemble has made the largest single contribution to the saxophone quartet repertoire in the UK, commissioning and premiering over 100 works, ranging from quartets to concerti and film scores, as well as numerous creative collaborations with poet, dancers, multimedia and strings.

Established in 1985 at the Royal Northern College of Music, the multi-prizewinning ensemble (Royal OverSeas League, Tunnell Trust, Erasmus Concours Netherlands, Tokyo International Chamber Music Competition winners) quickly established a reputation for excellence and versatility, working across contemporary classical and jazz genres, regularly touring internationally and featuring in live broadcasts on Classic FM, BBC Radio and TV. The group has released six CDs to date (Decca/Argo, Black Box, Quartz), as well as being featured on many other recordings showcasing the work of individual composers (Michael Nyman, Michael Torke, Django Bates, John Casken, Joby Talbot etc.).

The Apollo Saxophone Quartet will release a CD of their latest commissions in 2013, continuing the rich legacy of high quality, original music that this unique, genre leading ensemble has brought into being. 2012 sees a performance at the World Saxophone Congress, with the Quartet & the newly-formed Apollo Saxophone Orchestra (releasing a CD in collaboration with Barbara Thompson), a collaboration with Manchester University Head of Composition Kevin Malone, and a performance at London Jazz Festival.

A Trio of Cinema Wonders (The Black Imp, The Dancing Pig, The Acrobatic Fly) - 1 Rob Buckland, 2 Andy Scott, 3 Rob Buckland

Georges Melies' Trio of Cinema Wonders features three experimental films from 1906: 'The Black Imp' scored by Rob Buckland, using some early freeze frame techniques to create the Imp's magical powers, 'The Dancing Pig' scored by Andy Scott, and the slightly disturbing 'The Acrobatic Fly' scored by Rob Buckland.

The Collapse of the Bridge over the Takoma Narrows - Will Gregory

The Collapse of the Bridge over the Tacoma Narrows is an early disaster movie featuring some extraordinary archive and amateur footage, scored by Will Gregory, who played baritone sax in the Apollo Saxophone Quartet at the time of the original Journey Across the Impossible project.

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend - Will Gregory

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend is another score by Will Gregory to a hilarious comedy based on the dreams of the star after a day of over indulgence!

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The Man with the Head in the Cabinet - Carl Raven

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Le Cake-walk Inferno - Jim Fieldhouse


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