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Roz Harding
Roz Harding is an "original and imaginative" (Mike Westbrook) alto saxophonist. The alto speaks volumes for Roz; she feels connected to it and audiences enjoy her ability to communicate - "a player who can tell a story that captivates and brings us back for more" (Gary Bayley). Described as "inspirational" and "immense" by Jazzwise Magazine, Roz has an expressive and "distinctive" (Smiths Academy Informer) style, citing her influences as Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, F. M. Alexander and his technique, Art Pepper, Jeff Buckley, Prince, The Beatles, Manic Street Preachers and Jackie McLean. Roz lives in Devon and likes to play new music. She can be found playing saxophone in Mike Westbrook’s 'The Uncommon Orchestra', Kate Westbrook's GRANITE band, BREATH OF GREAT LIFE, Dave Holdsworth's New Brew, A Quiet Night In, Billie Bottle's Temple of Shibboleth and leading her own project ///SUPERMOOD. In addition to her saxophone work Roz is currently a student at the Alexander Technique Training school South West, taking her improvisation to the next depth and digging into her ideas for teaching improvisation with Alexander Technique.
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Roz Harding - Mike Outram - Jim Bashford: Super Mood
by Glenn Astarita
The trio covers several acres of musical terrain on this inspiring debut led by British saxophonist/educator, Roz Harding (Mike Westbrook's Uncommon Orchestra, Paul Dunmall). Indeed, it's one of those unanticipated surprises that at the very least, adds a nouveau light to the possibilities of what a hip, small ensemble rendezvous can generate. Harding and guitarist Mike Outram are near flawless foils and masters of invention. With the latter's recoiling lines, effects and gritty jazz rock soloing and Harding's ...
read more"inspirational" and "immense" - Jazzwise Magazine "original and imaginative" - Mike Westbrook "phenomenal, time-splintering, awesome" - London Jazz News
Primary Instrument
Saxophone, alto
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
https://www.fiverr.com/share/Dw2ewy ALTO SAXOPHONE TUITION and CREATIVE IMPROVISATION / PERFORMANCE TUITION I am interested in an authentic approach to forging sound and improvisation - What is your saxophone sound? What does your improvisation sound like? I have explored and developed techniques to ignite creativity and freedom, and enhance musicians interested in expressive, imaginative playing. I can devise bespoke lessons to incorporate specific needs, and use my 20+ years experience as a professional saxophonist to guide you into new directions
Jackie McLean
saxophone, altoArt Pepper
saxophone, altoThe Beatles
band / ensemble / orchestraBob Dylan
guitar and vocalsPrince
multi-instrumentalistKate Bush
vocalsMusic
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson