Dave Sturt
Encyclopedia
Dave Sturt is an English
bassist
and record producer
.
and recording at the age of 17. In 1982 he moved to London
and soon broke into the session scene working alongside film composer Michael Kamen
, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour
, Roxy Music drummer Andy Newmark
, and David Bowie sideman Earl Slick
amongst others. In 1987 Sturt joined Jade Warrior
, recording two albums as bass player, composer and co-producer alongside Tom Newman
(Tubular Bells
). He went on to compose themes and incidental music for film and television as well as playing sessions for Pol Brennan (Clannad), BeatsystemUK (on Myspace) and Theo Travis
.
Live work developed with Cuban/American guitarist Isaac Guillory
, Thee na Shee, The Fraser Sisters, Andy Sheppard, Bosco D’Olivera and Bill Nelson
. Sturt's current main projects are Cipher (with Theo Travis), producing three album
s and several scores to silent film
s, and Jade Warrior
, who released their album, NOW
in 2008 on the WindWeaver record label
.
During 2009 and 2010, Sturt toured Europe playing bass for both Gong
and Steve Hillage
. In 2011 he played bass with Bill Nelson
on the Classic Rock Legends live DVD.
He is an endorsee of Vigier basses
and Markbass amplification.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
.
Musical career
Sturt began playing bass guitarBass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and recording at the age of 17. In 1982 he moved to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and soon broke into the session scene working alongside film composer Michael Kamen
Michael Kamen
Michael Arnold Kamen was an American composer , orchestral arranger, orchestral conductor, song writer, and session musician.-Background:...
, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour
David Gilmour
David Jon Gilmour, CBE, D.M. is an English rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the guitarist, one of the lead singers and main songwriters in the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has worked as a producer for a variety of...
, Roxy Music drummer Andy Newmark
Andy Newmark
Andrew "Andy" Newmark is an American musician, best known as a popular session drummer, and for playing with the funk band Sly & the Family Stone from 1972 to 1973....
, and David Bowie sideman Earl Slick
Earl Slick
Earl Slick is a guitarist best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, Jim Diamond and Robert Smith, although he has also worked with other artists , John Waite, and even released some solo recordings.In the early 1970s, Earl Slick gained his...
amongst others. In 1987 Sturt joined Jade Warrior
Jade Warrior (band)
Jade Warrior are a British group that were formed in 1970, originally evolving out of a band named July. The founding members were Tony Duhig , Jon Field and Glyn Havard...
, recording two albums as bass player, composer and co-producer alongside Tom Newman
Tom Newman (musician)
Not to be confused with Thomas Newman.Tom Newman is an English record producer and musician...
(Tubular Bells
Tubular Bells
Tubular Bells is the debut record album of English musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1973. It was the first album released by Virgin Records and an early cornerstone of the company's success...
). He went on to compose themes and incidental music for film and television as well as playing sessions for Pol Brennan (Clannad), BeatsystemUK (on Myspace) and Theo Travis
Theo Travis
Theo Travis is a British saxophonist and flautist.Travis received his degree in flute and saxophone from the University of Manchester and has worked among others with Robert Fripp, Gong, Porcupine Tree, The Tangent, Bill Nelson, Bass Communion, No-Man, Steven Wilson, David Sylvian, Harold Budd,...
.
Live work developed with Cuban/American guitarist Isaac Guillory
Isaac Guillory
Isaac Guillory was an American folk guitarist. He wrote over 70 songs during a career that spanned 30 years.-Personal life:...
, Thee na Shee, The Fraser Sisters, Andy Sheppard, Bosco D’Olivera and Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson (musician)
Bill Nelson is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter and experimental musician...
. Sturt's current main projects are Cipher (with Theo Travis), producing three album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s and several scores to silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
s, and Jade Warrior
Jade Warrior (band)
Jade Warrior are a British group that were formed in 1970, originally evolving out of a band named July. The founding members were Tony Duhig , Jon Field and Glyn Havard...
, who released their album, NOW
NOW (Jade Warrior album)
NOW is the fourteenth studio album by British band Jade Warrior. Released on 30 June 2008 on the WindWeaver label, it comes after a 15 year gap since their last album Distant Echoes.-Musicians:* Jon Field - Flutes, Percussion, Keyboards...
in 2008 on the WindWeaver record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
.
During 2009 and 2010, Sturt toured Europe playing bass for both Gong
Gong (band)
Gong is a Franco-British progressive/psychedelic rock band formed by Australian musician Daevid Allen. Their music has also been described as space rock. Other notable band members include Allan Holdsworth, Tim Blake, Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage, Francis Moze, Mike Howlett...
and Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Canterbury scene and has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s...
. In 2011 he played bass with Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson (musician)
Bill Nelson is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter and experimental musician...
on the Classic Rock Legends live DVD.
He is an endorsee of Vigier basses
Vigier Guitars
-History:1978: Patrice Vigier sets up as an independent luthier.1980: Exhibits at his first music show in Paris introducing the Arpege series and the following: A/ Trapezoid through body neck B/ Metallic reinforcement under the fretboard...
and Markbass amplification.
Discography
- Bill NelsonBill Nelson (musician)Bill Nelson is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter and experimental musician...
- Classic Rock Legends DVD (2011) - Jade WarriorJade Warrior (band)Jade Warrior are a British group that were formed in 1970, originally evolving out of a band named July. The founding members were Tony Duhig , Jon Field and Glyn Havard...
- NOWNOW (Jade Warrior album)NOW is the fourteenth studio album by British band Jade Warrior. Released on 30 June 2008 on the WindWeaver label, it comes after a 15 year gap since their last album Distant Echoes.-Musicians:* Jon Field - Flutes, Percussion, Keyboards...
(2008) - CipherCipher (band)Cipher is an American hardcore punk, metalcore band that formed in 1996 in Long Beach, New York. Cipher's original line-up consisted of Moe Mitchell , Danny Bobis , Chris Fry and Krys Maniecki .- History :...
- Elemental Forces (2006) - Mat Andasun - Nottingham Songs (2006)
- CipherCipher (band)Cipher is an American hardcore punk, metalcore band that formed in 1996 in Long Beach, New York. Cipher's original line-up consisted of Moe Mitchell , Danny Bobis , Chris Fry and Krys Maniecki .- History :...
- One Who Whispers (2002) - The Fraser Sisters - Going around (2001)
- Obvious – Obvious (2000)
- Thee na Shee - Strange Horse (1999)
- The Crack - To Wake The Stone (1997)
- CipherCipher (band)Cipher is an American hardcore punk, metalcore band that formed in 1996 in Long Beach, New York. Cipher's original line-up consisted of Moe Mitchell , Danny Bobis , Chris Fry and Krys Maniecki .- History :...
- No Ordinary Man (1996) - Theo TravisTheo TravisTheo Travis is a British saxophonist and flautist.Travis received his degree in flute and saxophone from the University of Manchester and has worked among others with Robert Fripp, Gong, Porcupine Tree, The Tangent, Bill Nelson, Bass Communion, No-Man, Steven Wilson, David Sylvian, Harold Budd,...
- Secret Island (1995) - The Other Side - Dangerous Days (1994)
- Jade WarriorJade Warrior (band)Jade Warrior are a British group that were formed in 1970, originally evolving out of a band named July. The founding members were Tony Duhig , Jon Field and Glyn Havard...
- Distant Echoes (1993) - Jade WarriorJade Warrior (band)Jade Warrior are a British group that were formed in 1970, originally evolving out of a band named July. The founding members were Tony Duhig , Jon Field and Glyn Havard...
- Breathing The Storm (1992) - Beatsystem – Walk on the Wild Side (1988)
- Sara Davis - Goodbye Scarlet (1987)
- The Dream Academy - This World (1985)
- Moulin Rouge - Easy/Holding Out (1981)