Sibelius Music

James has just opened a Sibelius Music account so you can have a listen to his composition portfolio. There are various bits uploaded for you to have a listen to, and you can purchase the full version of the score if you wish to use anything there for performance.

http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/jamesreevell

More will appear as I have the time to upload it!

Teaching and Resources

I have begun to upload some teaching resources for the AS Level Music and Music Technology courses. Feel free to use what is there, whether you are student or colleague.

In other news, I now have a number of bookings for Summer 2011 and in the new year 2012, so give me a call if you would like to reserve your date for your special event, business launch or anything else! I am taking bookings across the North of England as I am currently expanding the North West side of my work.

Music Tuition

A slightly delayed happy new year to everyone!

James is now offering instrumental tuition on saxophone and piano in the Manchester area. If you would like to discuss this, please contact him by telephone or email (james AT jamesreevell.com).

Additionally, James is able to offer tuition for GCSE, A Level and Degree Level Music courses, including Music Technology. Again, please get in touch for more details.

North West Bookings

Although James is currently continuing to play around the North East area and has a summer of gigs lined up, he is also opening up his books to performances and events in the North West and particularly the Manchester area. If you are looking to hold an event in the North West, please get in touch.

James will be taking up an appointment at the newly-built Rochdale Sixth Form College in September 2010 to teach Music and Music Technology.

New Sampler Recorded

You can now hear James’ solo saxophone sampler by clicking on the link. It has been recorded over the past couple of months in locations in Durham and Lancaster.

Click here to listen to a sample of James playing.

Now Taking Bookings!

James is now taking bookings for 2010 in the North West region in addition to the North East covering Lancaster, Preston and Manchester.

Get in touch for more information for your wedding, club event or corporate party.

He also still has limited slots for Christmas and New Year 2009 so get in touch if you fancy a last minute Christmas booking!

Souled Out at the Summer Ball 2009

The Summer Ball is undoubtably the highlight of the life of Durham students, and Souled Out were lucky enough to play alongside B*Witched at this year’s event. They are the classic student ball/party/function band playing the songs and the covers you want to hear. Featuring a 3 piece horn section, backing singers and full rhythm section, this 10 piece band is very possibly what you are looking for. They have played alongside The Freemasons and most recently B*Witched.

Example (recent) set list:

SUPERSTITION – Stevie Wonder

CELEBRATE – Kool and the Gang

VALERIE – Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse/Zutons

LOVELY DAY/AMERICAN BOY – Bill Withers/Estelle

I WANT YOU BACK – Jackson Five

EVERYBODY – The Blues Brothers/Solomon Burke

SEXUAL HEALING – Marvin Gaye

PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC – Thunder/Wild Cherry

I DON’T FEEL LIKE DANCIN’ – Scissor Sisters

SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED – Stevie Wonder

LET’S GET IT ON – Marvin Gaye

El Pueblo – Durham’s Premier Latin/Reggae/Coolstuff Band

Have a look at the videos here of El Pueblo’s farewall Durham gig at Van Mildert College.

El Pueblo have played gigs across the North East since their formation in September last year. This nine piece band features a full four piece brass section, guaranteed to get the crowd dancing! The band is made up of experienced performers who know how to make the best out of your event, and has been seen across the University of Durham and venues in town such as Walkabout, Studio and Fishtank. As of August 2009 the band is no longer performing but who knows what the future may bring!

Example (recent) set list:

LA CAMISA NEGRA – Juanes
ALL THAT SHE WANTS -Ace of Base
SWEAT (A LA LA LA LA LONG) -Inner Circle
GUÁNTANAMERA – Celia Cruz
LA RUMBA DE BARCELONA – Manu Chao
ALLA BINA YALLA/COMO TÚ – Alabina & Gipsy Kings
SHINE – Aswad
LAMBADA – Kaoma
HABIBI – Amr Diab & Gipsy Kings
MR BASSIE – Horace
STIR IT UP – Bob Marley

Mooch Magazine reviewed the band in December 2009:

“When the 9-piece act to follow took to the stage, complete with 4-man brass outfit, the crwod knew the night had begun. El Pueblo covered funk, latin-american, soul and reggae, whilst professing to be a ’90s band with their versions of cheesy classics like Ace of Base going down well with both the student crowd and the more muso types in the audience. The band were tight and their vocalists spot-on… The highlight was the brass section that truly shone. They were together, they hit the right notes and they looked like they were having a cracking good time. El Pueblo got the place jumping and the crowd responded three times with shouts for more.”

New for Summer 2009 – Sax and DJ

James has spent Summer perfecting his ‘Sax and DJ’ night, where he is able to improvise alongside a club DJ to give your night something different and special. He recently performed until the early hours at the Glass Spider in Sunderland alongside world-renowned Ibiza DJ Jeremy Healy. Rates and live demos on request  - contact James for more information.