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Artist
Stuart McCallum
12+ albums
jazzelectronicinstrumentalexperimentalnu-jazz
about
Stuart McCallum is a British jazz guitarist from Manchester. He is one-half of duo The Breath, and has also recorded as Stuart McCallum & Mike Walker and as Sean Foran & Stuart McCallum. Coming to prominence for his work with The Cinematic Orchestra, he has recorded with Ari Hoenig, Tim Garland and Don Weller and has performed with the likes of Kenny Wheeler, John Surman and Mike Gibbs. 'Stuart McCallum is simply the most talented and original guitarist that I have ever heard' (Brian Bicat JATP) Official site: www.stuartmccallum.com/ MySpace page: www.myspace.com/stuartmccallummusic From jazz beginnings to DJ culture, McCallum’s music is ‘alternative jazz’ – a distillation of influences, creating a sound that is concentrated and distinctive. Not wanting to hide behind over complicated harmonic and rhythmical structures, angular and forgettable melodies, Stuart’s music is a new hybrid of composition, production and performance. It embraces simple, memorable melodies, bass lines and drum beats, with electronica and improvisation enriched by elegant orchestral writing. McCallum has a wealth of experience in many different musical environments and genres. After being invited to join the Cinematic Orchestra in 2004, he 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 contributed to the award winning Disney nature documentary soundtrack, ‘The Crimson Wing’, and the re
