David Roach (saxophonist)

David Roach (saxophonist)
David Roach
Born 1955 (age 55–56)
Genres Classical music
Occupations Musician
Instruments Saxophone
Years active 1985-present
Associated acts Michael Nyman Band
Apollo Saxophone Quartet
London Saxophonic

David Roach (born 1955, Darlington, Co. Durham, England) is a British classical saxophonist who released a solo single, "Emotional Jungle" in 1984. His album, I Love Sax reached #73 in the UK Albums Chart in April that year.[1] He has played soprano and alto saxophone for the Michael Nyman Band since 1985, making his debut on The Kiss and Other Movements and appearing on nearly every album since. Prior to that he was a founding member of the Myrha Saxophone Quartet.

He was a member of the Apollo Saxophone Quartet and producer of the London Saxophonic. He also co-produced Nyman's album, After Extra Time.

References

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 464. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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