Ian Chalk Quartet

Back in the studio!

ian chalk quartet — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:20:05 +0000

We’re back in the studio from 04 October recording a load of original material! We’re working with the lovely people at Soundworks Studios in Leeds which boasts a lovely baby grand piano for George to caress as well as a proper Hammond organ (will come in handy for a couple of the tracks).

This all means lots of rehearsals, finalising arrangements and tightening stuff up so we can make the best use of the studio time.

We’re looking to lay 6 tracks down and I’ll let you know when and how you can access the finished product!

Cheers

Ian

new video… mellow

ian chalk quartet — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:58:55 +0000

One of George’s compositions… Mellow!

nancy (with the laughing face)

ian chalk quartet — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:56:35 +0000

Another video of Sunday’s gig.. a lovely gentle ballad this time.

28 bar swing

ian chalk quartet — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:53:25 +0000

This is one of George’s original tunes recorded on Sunday at our weekly resdience at the Phoenix. It’s a great swinging blues and it’s not error-free but, hey, it’s live!

Radio airplay on ukjazzradio.com

ian chalk quartet — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:52:36 +0000

I’ve had confirmation that ‘Signs Of Achievement’ (a track from our album ‘First Days’) is being added to the playlist for the internet radio station UK Jazz Radio. It will be played first on Michael Linney’s programme on Monday 23 August from 08:00 pm.

They have weekly listeners of 125,000 so it’s good exposure for us! If you’d like to tune in the link is below

www.ukjazzradio.com

Cheers

Ian

new promo vid for events

ian chalk quartet — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:36:31 +0000

Just put this together for event mangement companies to explain why they should choose us to provide music.

Quartet playing benefit gig

ian chalk quartet — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:15:36 +0000

The Quartet are part of the Jazz Revue for Gaza to raise funds for a medical charity to help the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The gig is on Monday 19 July at The Post Office Club, Marygate, York and doors open at 7:00pm.

The Revue features the great and the good of the York jazz scene.

Date for your diary

ian chalk quartet — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:29:25 +0000

On 05 September afternoon the quartet is playing at Pave in Hull. It’s a really nice venue with a lovely vibe.

We’ll be performing from 2pm to 5pm with the usual blend of originals and classic tunes. It would be lovely to see you there!

Oh, and here’s a poster for your bedroom wall… go on, you know you want to!!

Just noticed…

ian chalk quartet — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:58:42 +0000

Just noticed that we have doubled our online album sales in the last month! Why not get on iTunes or Amazon mp3, buy a copy and find out what the fuss is all about??

Ian

Nik Nak No

ian chalk quartet — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:08:57 +0000

Here’s a copy of ‘Nik Nak No’. Feel free to perform it should you want to!