Jazz Quartet, Ensemble and Solo
Ensembles
Martin Dale Quartet | Dale / Milverton Quartet | Winelight
Martin Dale Quartet
MDQ is led by Martin Dale whose versatile technique and talented improvisations on tenor sax deliver an eclectic blues-influenced mix of modern mainstream jazz. MDQ’s rhythm section simply ‘lock in’ together and naturally groove from start to finish in any tempo both harmonically and stylistically, driven by a powerhouse swinging drummer who gives light and shade to the section. MDQ has worked with other great British jazz musicians such as Jim Mullen, Peter King, Mark Nightingale, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Bobby Wellins and Lee Gibson.
Martin Dale
Martin took the tenor sax position as a member of The John Burch Octet when Dick Morrissey became ill - Dick Morrissey was a great influence and inspiration to Martin who has continued playing in true Morrissey style delivering great sax improvisations to non-standard jazz tunes in addition to MDQ’s original repertoire.
Martin has also worked on the QE2 taking lead alto sax backing Neil Sedaka, Petula Clark and Tom Jones. Martin has recorded sound tracks for the BBC on radio and TV and has enjoyed exposure on Radio 2, Radio 3 and Jazz FM.
Martin's quartet will at times feature any one of the following musicians depending on availability:
- Craig Milverton - piano
- Gavin Martin - piano
- Neil Burns - guitar
- Kevin Sanders - bass
- Al Swainger - bass
- Nick Carter - drums
- Coach York - drums
- George Cooper - piano
- Mike Isaac - bass
Dale / Milverton Quartet
Two of the South West's finest Jazz musicians have teamed up to form a Quartet and record their first CD. " From Hand To Mouth". This CD { with sleeve notes by Derek Nash} is a great collection of Jazz Standards, Latin and Funk Grooves, Tender Ballads and Raunchy Blues. Described by Derek as " A delight from beginning to end, full of twists and turns, this collection contains delicacy, passion, fun and joie de vivre." Dale Milverton Quartet website
The Personnel
Martin Dale, Tenor Sax. Described by Derek Nash as the "Real Deal". Martin is a man steeped in the traditions of classic Tenor players like Ben, Hawk, Hank, Sonny and Tubby. His list of credits include work with Sax Appeal, The John Burch Octet, Lee Gibson, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Digby Fairweather. He has recorded 8 Cds which have been played on Radio 2, 3 and Jazz Fm. " An outstanding Sax Player". Jazz Wise magazine. |
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Craig Milverton, Piano, Hammond, Rhodes. Craig is firmly established as one of Britain's Top Jazz Pianists " A master of whatever he chooses to perform"[ Humphrey Lyttleton,] and has performed with the majority of name players on the Jazz circuit. He has been a regular member of Cornettist Digby Fairweather's groups for 13 years backing such names as George Melly, Jacqui Dankworth, Kenny Ball and Paul Jones. He has recorded over 40 Cds, and his Trio Cd with Steve Brown and Orlando Lefleming, was The Observer CD of the Month in 2001. Craig has just won the 2010 jazz pianist award for Great Britain. |
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Kevin Sanders, Double/Electric Bass. A professional for over 20 years, Kevin is the best and busiest bass player in the southwest and his list of credits include work with Clare Teal, Pete King, Lee Gibson , Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams. He has numerous BBC Radio and TV sessions to his credit and he is a gifted Educationalist with his own 2 year Bass course studied at many Top Colleges in Britain. |
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Coach York, Drummer. Coach is the latest member to join the quartet and is undoubtedly the best modern jazz drummer in the southwest. |
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For Bookings please contact; Martin Dale, Tel: 01752 2623409, Mobile: 07900 942356, Email: martindalesax@virginmedia.com.
Winelight
Martin is now a member of a new smooth jaxx quintet: Winelight.
Winelight play sophisticated smooth jazz and latin music - a rich blend of jazz funk and authentic latin grooves, world class jazz saxophone and soulful female vocals.
Music by Bill Withers, Randy Crawford, George Benson, Grover Washington, Donald Fagen, Stevie Wonder and many more.
- Debbie Isaac- vocals
- Mike Isaac - Bass
- Martin Dale - Tenor Sax
- Gavin Martin - Keyboards
- Alex Smith - Drums
The band perform their music in a cool and unhurried way making them accessible but not intrusive. Ideal for theatres, jazz clubs, restaurants, wine bars and functions where relaxed quality is more appropriate than over enthusiasm and grandstanding. As leader Mike Isaac often says "Exciting but not excited!"
You can dance to the music if the feeling takes you.
Contact Mike Isaac to discuss bookings for Winelight or request a recording: mikeisaac@talktalk.net,
tel: 01752 895 945 or 07960 503 359
Martin Dale