Pee Wee Ellis FUNK: Foundation
Brighter Sound is proud to welcome funk and jazz saxophone legend Pee Wee Ellis to lead the ninth in our series of artistic residencies for emerging musicians – Pee Wee Ellis FUNK: Foundation.
Pee Wee Ellis, the renowned architect of James Brown’s era-defining soul classics of the late ’60s, and trumpet player, arranger and composer Gary Winters will lead a four-day intensive residency at Band on the Wall in Manchester from Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 August.
We are looking for 14 talented emerging funk, soul and jazz musicians from across the UK to collaborate, create and perform new music with Pee Wee Ellis and Gary Winters (Fred Wesley and the New JBs). The showcase performance will be on the evening of 20 August at our host venue and project partner, Band on the Wall.
“I am excited to have this opportunity to work with upcoming musicians and contribute to the development of their on-going musical life. It is a pleasure to share my knowledge of how to be a complete musician, arranging, writing and working with other musicians to play together in a band, passing on what I’ve learned in sixty years of doing what I love.” – Pee Wee Ellis
Brighter Sound is inviting applications from 14 emerging musicians to form two self-contained funk outfits to devise a 40-minute set of new music. We are looking specifically for musicians who play the following:
- Bass Guitar
- Drums
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Trumpet
- Saxophone (any variation – alto, tenor, baritone)
- Trombone
We will accept applications from existing bands although each band member must submit a separate application.
Application Information:
Dates: Thurs 17 – Sun 20 August inclusive Times: 10am – 4pm each day with possible extended evening sessions if required
Final live showcase: Sun 20 August, 8pm
Applicants must be:
- Aged 18 or over
- From or based in the UK
- Available to attend all sessions in person at Band on the Wall, Manchester.
Each participant will receive expenses of £20 per diem
We can offer accommodation where necessary
We cannot cover any additional travel costs incurred
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues 18 July, midnight