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Iain Ballamy

Iain Ballamy

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  • Born: Feb. 20, 1964 in Guildford, England
  • Years Active: 1980s, 1990s

Biography

Tenor, alto and soprano sax. Iain (Mark) Bellamy was among the vanguard of '80s British jazz-rock and fusion players. His style was looser, more intense and extreme than many of his contemporaries, and included elements of free jazz as well. Bellamy began playing alto at 14, then later added tenor. He formed a quintet in 1983, and also joined Graham Collier's workshop band that evolved into the group Loose Tubes. Bellamy joined The Voice of God collective in 1985, and recorded with Gil Evans music for the film "Absolute Beginners." His 1986 release Earthworks attracted attention in both jazz and rock circles, in part due to the presence of group member drummer Bill Bruford. Bellamy remains active and has been a steady composer since 1986.
— Ron Wynn , All Music Guide


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