About
Duncan is a saxophonist in his early twenties currently studying jazz performance at Trinity College of Music in London. He has been gigging since he was 16 years old and has performed and toured around Prague, Spain, Poland and Ireland as well as playing regularly around London and other parts of England including an appearance at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Listen
Sample track:
- Early (7MB). Featuring Romain Drivet (drums), Dave Marks (bass) Sam Leak (piano) and Dan Redding (guitar). (Sep 2006)
You can also listen to Duncan playing his own music by downloading full length tracks from The Jazz Funk Collective's latest album 'A Dummy's Guide to Jazz' which are available on the band's website www.thejazzfunkcollective.co.uk
Bookings
2007
Duncan runs an open jam session at Epsom Jazz Club (the White Horse, Epsom) every sunday night starting at 7.00pm. It's open to anyone who can play or sing, and there is also a special offer on a roast dinner for £5 with a valid student card. Hope to see you there!
- Thursday 1st November, The Elm Tree, Surbiton with the Jazz Funk Collective, 20.30 - 23.00
- Saturday 3rd November, Jazz After Dark, Soho with JFC, 22.30 - 2.30
- Sunday 4th November, The White Horse, Epsom with D.E. Trio, 14.00 - 17.00
- Tuesday 6th November, Epsom Jazz Club, Epsom with the Jazz Funk Collective Jam Session house band, 20.30 - 23.00
- Thursday 6th November , The Elm Tree, Surbiton with the Jazz Funk Collective, 20.30 - 23.00
- Sunday 11th November, The White Horse, Epsom with D.E.Trio , 14.00 - 17.00
- Sunday 11th November, All Bar One, Chiswick with Tony Heiburg Quintet, 20.30 - 23.00
- Sunday 18th November, The White Horse, Epsom with D.E. Trio, 14.00 - 17.00
- Thursday 22nd November, The Gerkin with Dan Redding Trio, London, 20.30 - 23.00
- Sunday 25th November, N.C.E.M, York with Tatenda, 20.00 -
- Friday 30th November, The Ram Jam Club, Kingston with Jazz Proof, 20.30 - 23.00
- Sunday 2nd December, The White Horse, Espom with D.E.Trio, 14.00 - 17.00
- Friday 7th December, Jazz After Dark, Soho with J.F.C, 22.30 - 2.30
- Sunday 9th December, The White Horse, Epsom with D.E.Trio - 14.00 - 17.00
- Sunday 16th December, All Bar One, Chiswick with Tony Heiburg band feat. Chris Allard, 20.00 - 22.30
- Tuesday 20th November, Chez Gerrard, Cobham with Dan Redding Organ Trio, 20.00 - 22.00
- Sunday 6th January, All Bar One, Chiswick with Tony Heiburg Quintet, 20.30 - 22.30
- Saturday 12th January, The Ram Jam Club with Jazz Proof, 20.30 - Late
- Saturday 9th February, The Ram Jam Club with Jazz Proof, 20.30 - Late
- Thursday 21st February, The Honest Cabbage with Tony Heiburg Quintet, 20.30 - 22.30
- Saturday 8th March, The Ram Jam Club with Jazz Proof, 20.30 - Late
Past venues and bands
Duncan has played at many venues, including...
The Alexandra, Finsbury Park; Jazz in The Round, The Bedford, Balham; The Bell and Compass, Villiers Street, London; Bernie Spain Gardens (next to the Oxo Tower), London SE1; Bletchingley Golf Club, Reigate; The Bleu Note, Dublin; Herald Of Spring Festival, Bourne Hall; The Boom Boom Room, Dublin (voted Best Live Music Venue 2005 by The Dubliner Magazine); Bull's Head, Barnes; The Camel, Duke Street, London; Cambridge University Ball; Cheltenam International Jazz Festival; Central Hotel, Miltown Malbay; Cheltenham Organ Festival; The Cobden Club, London; The David Lloyd Centre, Woking; East Clandon Village Fete, Surrey; Demeni Mediterranean Restaurant, Epsom; The Derby Festival, Epsom Market Place; Dolans Jazz Club, Limerick; The Dukes Head, Teddington; The Ebbisham Center, Epsom; Epsom Playhouse, Epsom; Felbridge Hotel, East Grinstead; The Firestation, Waterloo, London; George IV Chiswick; Gala in the Gardens, Elizabeth Welchman Gardens, Epsom; The Mayor of Kingston Charity Ball, Ham, Kingston; Hampton Cricket Club; Galway Jazz Club, Galway; The Riverfront Jazz Festival, Greenwich; The J2K, Chiswick; Jardin de Provence, Croydon; Jazz7 Club London NW6; Jazz After Dark, Soho; The Lion, Teddington; Joogleberry Playhouse, Brighton; Marks and Spencer, Marble Arch store, Oxford Street; La Note Bleue, Nice, France; Pizza Express, Croydon; Jazz in the Park, Nonsuch Park, Cheam, Surrey; The Progress Bar, London N7; The Royal Academy of Arts; Ronnie Scotts; The Ram Jam Club, Kingston; Royal Albert Hall (Cafe Consort); St Mary's Church Hall, Newchapel; The Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh, Surrey
Duncan has played with many bands and artists, including...
Andrea Vicari, Tim Staffel's Amigo Band; Christian Fontana Band; Alan Gibson Quartet; The Jazz Funk Collective; Dan Redding Quartet; Sax Appeal; Protect the Beat; Milestones Big Band; Confingo; Skunk Funk Band; Milestones Big Band; John Etheridge; Dick Pearce; Andy Grossart; Eliana Thompkins; Roy Babbington; RomD Collective; Roger Perrin Quartet; The Red Stripe Band; Sam Leak Quintet; Trinity Contempary Jazz Ensemble
Saxophone Tuition
In addition to his activities with The Jazz Funk Ensemble Duncan also has a busy tuition schedule with students of various ages. Most of his teaching takes place in south west London but also extends abroad as a tutor at the Dordogne International Jazz Summer School.
The Jazz Funk Collective
www.thejazzfunkcollective.co.uk
A band made up of young musicians from the Worcester Park, Epsom and Ewell area. Founded in 2004 as Ewell Jazz Ensemble, the new name was adopted in January 2006. They play a set of material written by Duncan for the group. The idea of the group is to develop improvisational techniques and band interaction in a live jazz setting as well as having loads of fun rehearsing, recording and performing around the local area and beyond. Their first tour will take place in August 2006 in Ireland. A sample from their first recording session is available below.
Contact
If you are interested in booking Duncan and/or a band (two-piece upwards) do not hesitate to get in touch on 0845 053 3052 (local rate) or by email to .
Links
Visit Duncan Eagles on myspace.com
The Jazz Funk Collective A band made up of young musicians from the Epsom and Ewell area.
Dan Redding Quartet A highly professional and experienced band, featuring some extraordinary young talent.
Sam Leak Jazz Piano player from Earlsfield in South London.
George Bone A 21 year old pianist based in London.
Sax Appeal An award-winning UK-based Jazz / Fusion group which features a five saxophone front line plus an exciting rhythm section.
Mornington Lockett London based tenor saxophonist.
Louie Palmer London based drummer and drum teacher.
Andrea Vicari Jazz Pianist/composer and Professor of Jazz Piano at Trinity College of Music.
Working in the Worcester Park Community
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