For one day In February 1961 the American jazz composer & saxophonist Oliver Nelson brought together an incredible lineup of improvisers to record his groundbreaking album The Blues and the Abstract Truth, released on the iconic Impulse! label.The solo’s of Dolphy, Hubbard, Nelson, Evans, and Chambers are electrifying but what also catches the attention is the way that the whole ensemble finds a unique identity through the exquisite and sublime compositions & arrangements of Oliver Nelson.
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Inspired by the releases on the Manchester based Factory Records, here the Delta Sax Quartet present an insightful mix of some of the most iconic releases from the Durutti Column, Joy Division, Steve Martland & Graham Fitkin. A touching and reflective tribute to the brilliant impresario & co founder Tony Wilson, Mr Manchester and all things lived Haçienda.
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The idea for this intriguing set came from the quartet’s Baritone Saxophonist Chris Caldwell when he heard The Stranglers classic, Golden Brown, on the radio whilst on a drive to Dartmoor. He was struck by its beguiling classical beauty and shape and felt that it would be a perfect addition to the Deltas growing catalogue which had re-shaped a variety of songs of Soft Machine, Bowie, King Crimson & Eno.
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The DSQ revisits the blazing creative enigma of David Bowie sprinkling this captivating set with some of his most elusive songs along with new arrangements from his final album masterpiece Blackstar and his posthumous outtakes EP No Plan.
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A time to build will be music for eight singers and saxophone quartet, exploring the relationship between people and the buildings that they create.
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Late Music is the 8th album release by the Delta Saxophone Quartet which marks joint 40th anniversary celebrations for the quartet and Late Music York.
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Project Flicks started out in 2018 as an opportunity for the quartet to commission and perform four dynamic new scores to accompany a variety of films, some pre-existent and others created for this unique programme.
These films explored the early years (1913) of silent black and white movies, the American response to the ‘cold war’ and its own careless nuclear experiments, through the charming 1950’s streets of Paris via the adventures of a the young boy Pascal and his loyal red balloon, through to the animated lives of an Australian trio of Brian (The budgie), Banksy (The dog) and Hope (the boy).
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This latest project by the DSQ follows in the imaginary footsteps of David Bowie and his Berlin Years.
The music here explores and re-visits the period when Bowie experimented with the ambient world of Brian Eno, free improvisation, and the minimalist works of the classical composer, Philip Glass.
This album guides the listener on an inspirational sonic journey, mixing music and soundscapes from Bowie, Berlin & Beyond.
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Crimson draws its inspiration from the work of the UK progressive rock band King Crimson. It follows on from the Delta Saxophone Quartet's Internationally acclaimed CD, Dedicated to you but you weren't listening that reinterpreted the music of the Soft Machine.
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Music of Soft Machine revamped and revisited through imaginative arrangements and the inspirational playing of the Delta Saxophone Quartet. "May be the most revelational... and revolutionary look at a legendary British group. (Soft Machine)" John Kelman, All About Jazz
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An art house DVD from the Delta Saxophone Quartet with music by Finnissy, Searby, Goss, Barry & Ewers. Films directed by Frank Millward, audio mixed and mastered by John Winfield. DVD includes interviews with composers and performers.
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