Who are Hugo Velvet?
I wanted to record the music within the musical before completion of the screenplay. I was lucky enough to recruit six amazing musicians who all played so well during the recording process.
They liked the songs very much and were also keen to start playing some live gigs at festivals and London venues. So, on 8th April we played at Queen’s in Peckham to an enthusiastic crowd. A great first gig!
I’d like to thank the following for their superb playing/ musicianship, and for bringing such joyful energy to my original compositions…
Hear the Band in Action
Static
Shift
Sanctuary
Reggae Resovoir
Efra Groove
See the Band in Action
Shift
Effra Groove
Sanctuary
Static
Carousel
Peter Duncan – Guitar
Peter is a passionate guitarist/ teacher and composer. He has written three guitar books, many solo songs as well as the entire repertoire for the ‘Hugo Velvet Band’. This project/ band is a forerunner of a funk musical Peter is putting together for release in 2027.
Sidney Moon, Trumpet
Sid is a very versatile and accomplished trumpet player/ pianist and composer. He has 15 + years of professional experience across a range of styles including Jazz, Orchestra and Commercial music.
Duncan Eagles – Tenor Sax
Duncan is a London – based Saxophonist / Teacher and Composer. He has played with numerous great musicians throughout his career and has won many prestigious awards. Duncan plays with a very impressive blend of tone, colours and dynamics.
Chris Fry – Trombone
Chris is a very experienced trombone player and actor. He plays with a superb tone and is a really melodic/ animated improvisor.
Joel Prime – Percussion
Joel is an extremely gifted Australian percussionist/ drummer who has really made his mark in London and further afield.
He has performed with many fine musicians and is much respected for his talent and personable nature.
Gabor Dornyei – Drums
Gabor is an extremely talented drummer/ teacher, originally from Hungary. He is very well respected throughout the UK/ Europe and America and has played with many big name Jazz artists.
Mike Searle – Bass
Mike is an extremely active bass player on the London scene and further afield. He plays with a unique style and is involved in many projects. Mike is a very cheerful musician, full of musical ideas and suggestions….a joy to work with.
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