Reviews
When Whyman switched to soprano, his avoidance of post-Coltrane cliché, and the deft intelligence of his lines didn’t flag. A fine virtuoso - The level of technical certainty was awesome.
John Fordham, Guardian
John Fordham, Guardian
Simply breathtaking soprano saxophone solos by Pete Whyman.
The Times
The Times
...dominated by the remarkable playing of Pete Whyman. A sophisticated and highly accomplished young jazz musician.
The Observer
The Observer
The real revelation is the playing of Pete Whyman...extraordinarily confident, already something of a virtuoso.
Charles Fox, New Statesman
Charles Fox, New Statesman
The instrumental playing of Pete Whyman is thrilling.
The Times
The Times
Pete Whyman's virtuoso flights contribute enormously.
Financial Times
Financial Times
...meticulously-crafted saxophone solos.
City Limits
City Limits
For vitality, exuberance and sheer originality, Whyman's trio is hard to beat.
Chris Parker
Chris Parker
Pete Whyman works in many areas of contemporary music. He regularly performs works by composers such as Louis Andriesson, Graham Fitkin, Michael Nyman and Luciano Berio. He was clarinet soloist in a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs, conducted by the composer. Pete plays with various leading Contemporary Music Ensembles. Recently he performed Olivier Messiaean‘s Quartet For The End Of Time with The Fournier Trio. He was a member of the late Steve Martland’s Band and of cellist Matthew Barley's ‘Between the Notes’. He was a founding member of the Delta Saxophone Quartet. In the Pop field, he works with Elvis Costello, Nick Cave and also with Spiritualised, Barry Adamson and William Orbit. Solo recordings include the Trio album 'Pulse' on the FMR label.
Since the mid 1980s Pete has played, toured and recorded a succession of projects with Mike and Kate Westbrook. These range from music/theatre pieces like The Ass, Pier Rides and Art Wolf, to Westbrook Rossini and the Beatles tribute Off Abbey Road. He toured with Mike and Kate in the French Opera Quichotte, and featured in concert works such as Chanson Irresponsable and the epic London Bridge Is Broken Down. Pete Whyman’s long-time collaboration with Mike and Kate is celebrated in the BAND OF BANDS.
Pete Whyman