Projects

Dave Stapleton Orchestra

The 7th September sees the formation of the DSQ Orchestra, a 17 piece big band, with the core of the orchestra based around the quintet. The more DSQ has played as a group, the more I keep hearing greater potential within this music and so this orchestra is a natural progression for DSQ and the music.

All music will be taken from DSQ's debut and forthcoming albums, but taking on new twists and counter melodies. Each part is based around one improviser and one reader, except for the strings, which will be entirely, notated. DSQ orchestra is:

Trumpet 1: Jonny Bruce
Trumpet 2: Will Russell
Alto Sax 1: Kevin Figes
Alto Sax 2: Joel Garthwaite
Tenor Sax 1: Ben Waghorn
Tenor Sax 2: Lewis Evans
Trombone 1: Deri Roberts
Trombone 2: Will Hall
Bass Clarinet: Tom Jackson
Flute: Jane South
Violin: Victoria Wright
Viola: Becky Ayres
Cello: Sarah Stevens
Piano: Dave Stapleton
Double Bass: Paula Gardiner
Drums: Elliot Bennett
Percussion: Richard Ashton