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Brian Bestall

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Hi my name is Brian Bestall. I am a professional musician, drum teacher and composer based in Sheffield. I am also the author of 'Why Should I Learn Drum Rudiments'
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Sheffield
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Hi my name is Brian Bestall I am a professional musician and drum teacher based in Sheffield. Professional Career Author of-Why Should I Learn Drum Rudiments? Roundhouse London Buxton Fringe (Best New Show 2017) Edinburgh fringe Festival 2018/19 Cheltenham Literature Festival Marsden Jazz Festival Buxton Arts Centre Pomegranate Theatre Jazz In The Botanical Gardens Nantwich Jazz Festival Bert Kaempfert Orchestra Regional Jazz clubs TV & Radio Commercials Albums Black Coffee - The Morning After Impressions - No Moon At All Genevieve Carver - The Unsung Genevieve Carver - A beautiful Way To be crazy I am currently playing with Chronology Jazz The Unsung Shibboleth I grew up in a musical family surrounded by musical instruments the one instrument missing was the drums so naturally that was the one for me. As a working musician I perform all over the UK playing in a variety of settings and styles. I am currently playing and leading my own Modern Jazz Trio/Quartet Chronology . Performing at regional jazz clubs, festivals, restaurants, wine bars, corporate and private functions. I am also currently touring with Poet Genevieve Carver in the 'Unsung' My most recent recording was on the Genevieve Carver and the Unsung album "A Beautiful Way to be Crazy"' I published my first drum tutor book 'Why Should I Learn Drum Rudiments' in 2019. Previously I worked with the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra and recorded many TV & Radio Commercials.

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Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Pop, Acoustic, Funk
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Composer, Songwriter, Community music worker, Music therapy, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader
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Brian's Song list

FOREST FLOWER
SANDU
BLUESETTE
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
DOLPHIN DANCE
CRYSTAL
BLUE BOSSA
THE REAL GUITARIST
TOPSY
WAVE
JUBILATION
BRIGHT SIZE LIFE
HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE
SCRAPPLE FROM THE APPLE
RECORDA ME
HOTHOUSE
I MEAN YOU
Caravan
Sleeping bee
Some other time
Way you look tonight
Corcovado
All the things you are
Foggy day
Moaning
Star eyes
Georgia
Girl from Ipanema
In love in vain
Nature boy
Nostalgia in Times Square
Sugar
Stella by Starlight

Brian's Reviews

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Private P
2 years ago

Great Jazz Quartet. They played a range of swing, Latin and ballads. Perfect for a summer evening event. A special bonus was Brian playing solo Handpan in our meditation garden. Would definitely book them again.