Gary Alesbrook | |
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| Born | 1976 (age 48–49) Plymouth, England |
| Genres | Jazz, rock, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Trumpet player, session musician |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Gary Alesbrook (born 1976) is a British trumpet player and composer, best known for his work as a session musician with rock band Kasabian and his collaborations with a wide range of artists across rock, pop, jazz, and R&B.
Alesbrook was born in Plymouth, England, in 1976. He studied jazz trumpet at Leeds College of Music, graduating with a degree in music performance. [1]
After completing his studies, Alesbrook began working as a professional session musician in 1999, touring and recording with the Welsh band Super Furry Animals. He performed on the albums Mwng (2000), Rings Around the World (2001), Phantom Power (2003), and Hey Venus! (2007). He also contributed trumpet to lead singer Gruff Rhys’s solo record Hotel Shampoo (2011). [2]
In 2006, Alesbrook recorded with Kasabian, performing on the track "The Doberman" from their second album Empire . [3] He went on to join the band for live tours and studio sessions from 2007 onwards, appearing on subsequent albums and international tours. [4] [5]
He also toured with the Scissor Sisters during their UK shows in 2007, including their live DVD filmed at London’s O2 Arena. [6]
Beyond Kasabian, Alesbrook has recorded and toured with a variety of artists including Raphael Saadiq, KT Tunstall (Tiger Suit), and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. [3]
In 2008, he featured on the album Torch with the group INgrooves. [7]
Alongside his session work, Alesbrook leads his own jazz group, The Duval Project. The band released an EP mixed by Grammy Award–winning engineer Russell Elevado, followed by singles in 2015. [8] [9]
In 2013, he collaborated with the Rich O’Brien Project on the album Horizons. [10] He has also performed with the Andy Hague Big Band and pianist Ruth Hammond. [11] [12]
Alesbrook has contributed to multiple film and television soundtracks. His trumpet performances appear in London Boulevard (2010), Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), and the cult comedy series The Mighty Boosh . [13]
In 2015, Alesbrook reunited with Super Furry Animals for their live shows. [14] In 2016, he was interviewed by BBC Introducing about his songwriting and session work. [15]
In 2019, he appeared on American rock band Twin Peaks’ fourth studio album, Lookout Low , recorded at Monnow Valley Studio in Wales. [16]