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HiDef Live
High Definition Horn Company players work in an unparalleled range of styles, ensembles and situations, from session projects to international tours, live TV appearances and film session recordings. Many of our players have strong links to a variety of different bands, in addition to running their own.
Below are links to just a few of the projects that we are very proud to be associated with:
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Commercial |
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The Specials |
Iconic British Ska band, now reformed to massive critical acclaim www.thespecials.com |
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Royal Showdown |
Atar Shafighian’s outlet for his awesome writing and arranging skills, featuring HiDef Horn players and HiDef affiliated strings.
www.myspace.com/royalshowdownband/ |
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Latin |
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King Salsa |
A monster latin big band, 5 horns, 3 singers, and rhythm section all playing the best screaming hot salsa, led by legendary conguiero Robin Jones. www.kingsalsa.co.uk |
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Robin Jones Latin Jazz 6tet |
A stunning 6 piece group featuring some of the mainstays of the British latin jazz scene, led by legendary conguiero Robin Jones. www.therobinjoneslatinjazzsextet.com |
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Jan Y Su Salsa |
A powerhouse 9 piece salsa band, with optional dancer, playing a range of authentic sizzling salsa tunes. www.jazzandsalsa.co.uk |
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Jazz / Funk |
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Heritage Orchestra |
A stunning full size orchestra whose first album was recorded in Abbey Road, playing orchestral textures with a healthy smack of jazz and drum’n’bass, featuring the writing and arranging of the phenomenal Jules Buckley. wwww.theheritageorchestra.com |
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Bad Ass Brass |
Breathtaking jazz, funk, New Orleans band. www.badassbrass.co.uk |
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Down To The Bone |
Critically acclaimed and prolific jazz groove outfit. www.downtothebone.com |
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Afro Elements |
Nu-jazz grooves from this Leicester-based band, featuring HiDef players. www.afroelements.com |
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James O’Carroll Big Band |
Full big band and trio from this exceptional drummer www.jamesocarroll.co.uk |
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Tom Richards Jazz Orchestra |
A truly amazing musician, orchestrator and arranger, running a big band featuring some of the leading lights of the UK jazz scene. www.tomrichards.org |
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Swing City |
A big band run and led by prolific bassist and arranger Dave Foster www.swing-city.co.uk |
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Syd Lawrence Orchestra |
One of the finest big bands ever.
www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com |
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Nick Ross Orchestra |
Another of the finest big bands ever. www.nickrossorchestra.com |
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Jazz Trios/Quartets/Quintets |
We have an extensive range of world class musicians ready and waiting for any excuse to play great jazz. Simply get in touch and let us know what you would like! HiDef - Contact Us |
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Ska / Reggae |
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The Specials |
Iconic British Ska band, now reformed to massive critical acclaim. www.thespecials.com |
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KingSize |
9 piece Ska band featuring some of the finest players in the UK. www.kingsize-ska.com |
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El Pussy Cat Ska |
7/8 piece ‘old skool’ ska and blue beat band. wwww.elpussycat.co.uk |
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Classical |
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Avenue A |
A superlative contemporary classical group with a critically acclaimed debut album, Rocking Horses. www.avenue-a.co.uk |
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Magdala Opera |
A fantastic opera company based in Nottingham, engaged in professional opera and education work, and a privilege to be involved with. www.magdalanottingham.com |
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SSSH! Trombone Quartet |
Featuring 4 HiDef players, this Trombone quartet is really rather good. HiDef - Contact Us |
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Majestic Brass |
One of the finest brass quintets in the UK. www.majesticbrass.co.uk |
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Functions |
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Solo Cocktail Piano |
Atar Shafighian, Russ Hayes and Joe Stilgoe all provide tasteful background music for any event. |
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Soundabout |
6-10 piece function band playing favourite party tunes, from pop and rock to funk and disco. www.soundaboutband.co.uk |
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A and R All Stars |
6-10 piece function band playing favourite party tunes, from pop and rock to funk and disco. www.arallstars.co.uk |
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Fully Funktional |
6-10 piece function band playing favourite party tunes, from pop and rock to funk and disco. www.fullyfunktional.co.uk |
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Jonny Bruce Orchestra |
15 piece band playing a wide range of function classics. www.jonnybruce.com/JBO.html |
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Multi-Cultural |
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Grand Union Orchestra |
The Grand Union Orchestra is a mind-blowing melting pot of Indian, African, Jazz, Blues, and Funk, with a long and very distinguished artistic history. www.grandunion.org.uk |
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Bollywood Brass Band |
The amazing Bollywood Brass Band, a 10 piece combination of brass and percussion playing hits from Bollywood. www.bollywoodbrassband.co.uk |
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