Russ Sargeant

Rank #3 Birmingham, UK Jazz / Ambient / Jazz Fusion

50% of sales go to the charity Oxfam America.

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Members: Russ Sargeant - Basses, Guitars, Keys, Loops, Drum Programming

Sounds Like: jaco pastorius, arild andersen, steve lawson, eberhard weber

Label: Unsigned

Manager: Independent

Bio: Russ Sargeant is a bassist and multi-instrumentalist based near Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He uses live looping and effects to create beautiful layered music - sound upon sound; sometimes with multiple instruments but mostly only using a bass guitar. His music has been described as, “subtl... See Full Bio

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Posted a new song: "Trading Secrets" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/163446352 #music

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"To say Sargeant creates soundscapes would be to gloss over one of his greatest strengths, as a melodist, but his recordings largely consist of spatial, layered pads, and melodies played on electric or upright bass. Sometimes the pads sound very like synthesizers (as on Dream The Brightest Dawn), but with some effects and an Ebow, anything is possible: what’s certain is that these tracks are performed as they sound here, using live looping technology. If you see Sargeant live he will realise these compositions for you with one or more basses and some gizmos."

— Oliver Arditi, Oliver Arditi

"On his 2009 full-length "Blue", Russ Sargeant found solace in the most stripped-down constellation imaginable: One man and his instrument. What made the album stand out was the instrument in question: A bass. Its deep vibrations led straight to the emotional core of the music with naked brutality."

— Tobias Fischer, Tokafi

“I find Russ Sargeant's bass-centric ambient soundscapes truly seductive and enticing. His use of electric basses, acoustic Double Bass, guitars, loops, synths and found sounds makes for an effective soundtrack for life in all its guises and nuances. In fact, it is the very nuances of "The Last And The First" that makes it so appealing... its the sounds within the soundscapes... the layers and the loops... the subtleties that make it so wonderfully immersive. Wonderful.”

— Headphonaught, Headphonaught's Nanolog

“Russ creates subtle layers of sound that emerge gracefully like cinematic soundtracks”

— Fry's Gig

“Wonderfully creative use of sound, technique, and talent allowing the listeners mind and spirit to take flight into a world of their own. Excellent!!”

— Artist - Laura Lacroix

“An unsigned artist writing and recording amazing music in his home studio. Give Russ a listen, I believe you will be as impressed as I am.”

— David Rickard, A Bass Player's Blog

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The Garden

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Trading Secrets

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Desire

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Movin' Up

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In Time

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Tutorial - Live looping bass with Ableton and Mobius

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2011
Jul 28

Prince of Wales
Birmingham, WAR, UK | 8:00pm
Prince of Wales
Birmingham, WAR, UK
Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:00pm
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Playing at the Open Mic session from 8pm. Should be a great jam!
2010
Nov 13

Headgate Theatre
Colchester, ESS, UK | 7:30pm
Headgate Theatre
Colchester, ESS, UK
Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:30pm
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Nick Harper is an insanely high-energy performer, stunning writer & guitar player, son of legendary songwriter Roy & one-man wall of sound. In support is Russ Sargeant, solo bassist and live looper from Birmingham. Russ creates subtle layers of sound that emerge gracefully like cinematic soundtracks. His music is a rhythmic blend of jazz, ambient and world sounds.
2010
Jul 15

The Old Queens Head
London, UK | 7:30pm
The Old Queens Head
London, UK
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:30pm
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Going out with a bang! The last Unsigned Mind at Fry's, #3, The Old Queens Head, Islington, London. Thursday 15th July 2010 at 7.30pm. We will once again be raising money for Mind, Mental Health Charity.
2010
Mar 11

The Old Queen's Head
London, UK | 8:00pm
The Old Queen's Head
London, UK
Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:00pm
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Private Show: This is sold out - in aid of Mind
2009
Sep 17

The Lamb @ West Malvern
Malvern Hills, UK | 8:00pm
The Lamb @ West Malvern
Malvern Hills, UK
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:00pm
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Open mic with guests - Christina Kuluhundis, The Cohen Brothers, Tony May

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M_Beazy
Love The Vibe!!
Baby Poet
Russ I love "Desire" ~BPoet~
Henry Menrath
Maravilloso! I like!
cult of wedge
Great chilled out sounds, and marvellous bass playing Sir! Nice one! :)
Andrew Austin
Love For Eberhard Russ!! I saw him in Bristol With Jan Garberek.... Wishing you all the best & thanks for your friendship, Andrew
Stephan Earl
Amazing sounds and music! I love bass and you showcase it wonderfully.