Paulo Dias Duarte is a Portuguese Composer currently living in London and studying for a Masters in composition at Trinity. In recent years he has focused his activity writing for the OverGround Collective Big Band, and his small progressive Jazz Band; "The Stolen Project"
"The Seven Deadly Sins" was initially composed for the Portuguese group Ensemble Raum. The suite was premièred at Gulbenkian Foundation's Jazz Festival, "Jazz em August" in Lisbon, 2005. Written for trumpet, alto and tenor sax, guitar, bass and drums, it blends avant garde jazz sounds and improv with rock, a dash of metal, a twist of eastern european sounds and a whiff of the circus to create a heady and full flavoured cocktail served with panache. The suite receives it's Manchester premier at this months MIX-UP.
STUART MCCALLUM
Stuart has a wealth of experience in many different musical environments and genres. After being invited to join the Cinematic Orchestra in 2004, Stuart has performed on and contributed to the writing of the band's critically acclaimed albums, 'Ma Fleur' and 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall'. In addition he has performed on the award winning Disney nature documentary soundtrack, 'The Crimson Wing', and contributed to and performed on the remix of Radiohead's 'Exit Music For A Film' for Radiohead’s remix compilation album, 'Exit Music: Songs For Radio Heads'. Memorable performances with the band from several worldwide tours include The Royal Albert Hall with the Heritage Orchestra and The London Metropolitan Orchestra, headlining The Big Chill in the UK, and playing at Montreal Jazz Festival and Coachella festival in Palm Springs.
‘Distilled’, Stuart’s third solo album, released in 2011 on NaimLabel in the UK and distributed by Rough Trade in Europe, is the culmination of Stuart’s guitar playing, production and composition experience to date. The 40 date European tour, which followed the release of the album, culminated in the recording and release of Stuart’s fourth solo album, ‘Distilled Live’, on NaimLabel in November 2012.
Over the past four years Stuart has worked closely with internationally acclaimed British artist Linder collaborating together on a number of works.
As well as John Surman, Stuart has performed and recorded with some of the most prominent jazz artists of today, including American drummer Ari Hoenig, Kenny Wheeler, Mike Gibbs, Gwilym Simcock, Tim Garland, French drummer Laurent Robin, French pianist Laurent De Wilde and Austrian hang drum player and Bjork percussionist Manu Delago.
KRISTIN BORGEHED
Kristin Borgehed is a folk singer from Urshult in Southern Sweden. She collects and sings traditional songs from Sweden and Norway and regularly sings, claps and plays double bass with the folk group Bessman. Kristin is also a researcher of folk song at the University of Aberdeen.
"Enchanting songstress of folk" - Malmo Dail
ABOUT MIX-UP:
MIX-UP is a monthly night hosted by The Magic Hat Ensemble, which as the name suggests features three musical acts across different styles and forms.
Held on the first Thursday of the month at The Klondyke Club in Levenshulme (1 Burnage Range, third road on the left from Levenshulme Station off Albert Road, walking towards Burnage – call 0161 224 4122) the night promises to offer three quality bands, all for a nominal entry fee.
MIX-UP is a cracking night of live music featuring the cream of Manchester’s music scene. We will soon be confirming further acts for future nights.
You can keep up to date with who’s playing and when on our websitehttp://www.mixupmcr.com/
Please, please show your support for the night by joining our Mix-Up Facebook group. http://www.facebook.com/
It will be great to see some familiar faces and hopefully some unfamiliar ones on the night!
