NEIL MAYA
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Saxophonist Clarinettist Tutor Arranger Composer Band Leader Workshop Leader
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I've been playing now for over thirty years. I've been lucky enough to have had a few years where I've been able to do some quite serious woodshedding (practice).
I play soprano, alto and tenor saxes and clarinet (I have both Bb and A). I read well, play by ear and improvise. I am available for session work and am well used to working in the studio. I am also available for any kind of live depping work.
I play in a number of groups, some of which I run (see below), and I am very experienced at running music for events, so do get in touch if you would like more information.
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The Neil Maya Quartet - one of the Southwest's most exciting and talented bands, whose aim is to find new sounds within the wide scope of jazz whilst staying accessible to the public at large. The Quartet play contemporary modern jazz with world music influences and as well as playing their own material, they play innovative re-workings of jazz standards.
The Drat Pack - the coolest band in the land, performing many of the greatest numbers of all time, including classic swing numbers made famous by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, as well as other styles including motown, soul, funk, latin, blues and up-to-date pop. The Drat Pack is lead by Adam Moran on lead vocals - one of the leading swing singers in the South West.
Lush Life Dinner Jazz Duo, Trio and Quartet - this saxophone led group play a sophisticated selection of jazz and swing standards, made famous by jazz greats such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and The Dave Brubeck Quartet. They play many songs from the great writers of the 30's to 50's and can also play a selection of classical music. They play perfect background music through meals and for drinks receptions, but can also play a more prominent role if required.
Solar Funky Music - this six piece band brings together some of the most established musicians playing in the Westcountry and beyond. With a repertoire that ranges from seventies soul funk classics by James Brown, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five and Bill Withers to modern classic artists such as Jamiroquai, The Scissor Sisters, Gnarls Barkley and Amy Winehouse, this is a band dedicated to dancing.
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