Edimburgo
Tuned-percussion
Hazel is based in Edinburgh and is a trained classical percussionist who plays the extended tuned-percussion instruments ie, vibraphone, marimba - which will make an ideal compliment to the un-tuned percussion of Stuart.
Hazel is not averse to the more funky non-classical rhythm side of things too! Hazel works with her band, The Bathers, and has performed and recorded with the one and only Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins). Hazel is also an excellent vocalist - in fact she sometimes leads vocals whilst playing the kit at the same time, an unusual skill indeed!

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Dundee
Electric and Acoustic Harp

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from Glasgow
percussion and drums

Stuart plays regularly with his own band and also with Horse and has just finished recording a film score with David Byrne. He is classically trained on drums and percussion and has a degree in electronics and music. He then went on to study Jazz at Berkeley in Boston, USA. Stuart plays across a wide range of genres, including latin, jazz, rock and dance. He has a particular interest in using electronic drums and samples in the context of live contemporary dance music. Tamsin comments:

"Stuart is an extremely proficient and innovative player in many genres. He is in great demand for his versatility and proficiency."

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from Glasgow
cello , keyboards, pick ups and synthesisers

Working as a DJ, Producer, Cellist and pianist - Alan records as 'Sidewinder' for Fenetik, the leading leftfield dance music label in Scotland. From a classical background Alan found himself drawn to hip-hop, house, reggae, and also jazz while at music college and began making electronic music a few years back. He is now considered one of the most innovative producers on the leftfield dance jazz scene. Tamsin has this to say:

"Alan is the perfect foil for this project as he is very able and is comfortable working with live musicians. He can compose and score (and conduct if necessary!) live music."

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from Irvine
pianist and composer

David Paul Jones is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter & composer and has performed widely throughout the UK and at arts festivals throughout the world including Europe, South America and Australia. His debut recording Something There is released on Linn Records and features his own contemporary group, the DPJ Ensemble. He is based in Edinburgh and is currently working on new recording projects for the DPJ Ensemble. Check out his web site for more information: www.davidpauljones.com. Tamsin says:

"David is an important figure in contemporary music in Scotland and is an excellent improviser with a classical background, whose work could be compared to that of Benjamin Taubkin in Brazil."

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from Edinburgh
guitarist, singer-songwriter

Christopher (otherwise known as the James Orr Complex) is a guitarist and singer songwriter from the Scottish indie/rock/acoustic scene. He records on Rock Action records, which is Mogwai's label and it is Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite who asked him to record for them. He played support for Will Oldham (Bonny Prince Billy) and Smog, so fits well into the acoustic scene. He is very interested in Brazilian music. Unlike with so many bands in the indie world, which only work as a 'unit', Chris performs solo as well as with his other rock band Eska. Tamsin writes

"Christopher is up and coming on this scene and highly rated. He's from Edinburgh but his family are all from Skye and Harris. He plays in a gorgeous fingerpicking style on acoustic and electric guitars and he's got a lovely voice."

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from the Isle of Lewis
vocals

Alyth is a gaelic singer who is rooted in traditional song and mouth music but who explores her music in a very contemporary way while retaining a respect for tradition. She has also worked a lot with different producers in more jazz/pop/dance fields. Read more about her and her work on www.alyth.com. Tamsin says

"Alyth knows a great deal about mouth music - the rhythmic song originally sung
with no real narrative or language for dancing to. I think this will add a
very interesting dynamic to the project."

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from Shetland
violin and composer

Playing the violin, the viola and working with electro-acoustics, Chris is a fiddle player who plays the Scottish traditional fiddle (he plays in the band Fiddlers Bid) but is also classically trained on both violin and viola. He also works as an electro-acoustic artist. Tamsin again:

"Chris is extremely dynamic and versatile and I am really keen to see what he makes of the Brazilianrabeca."

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