Ben Castle
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Ben Castle is a British jazz
musician, the son of the late television actor and entertainer Roy Castle
(1932-1994). He placed first in the Jazz category of the 2003 International Songwriting Competition
with his song "The Heckler".
Ben Castle plays clarinet
and saxophone
and has performed as a backing musician for Duke Special
and Jamie Cullum
.
Castle co-wrote the album Little Dreamer
with singer Beth Rowley
. The album debuted at #6 in the UK Album Charts.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
musician, the son of the late television actor and entertainer Roy Castle
Roy Castle
Roy Castle OBE was an English dancer, singer, comedian, actor, television presenter and musician. He attended Honley High School, where there is now a building in his name...
(1932-1994). He placed first in the Jazz category of the 2003 International Songwriting Competition
2003 International Songwriting Competition
The 2003 International Songwriting Competition was a songwriting competition held in 2003.-Pop/Top 40:First placeSecond place-Rock:First placeSecond place-Folk/Singer-songwriter:First placeSecond place-AAA/Roots/Americana:First placeSecond place...
with his song "The Heckler".
Ben Castle plays clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
and saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
and has performed as a backing musician for Duke Special
Duke Special
Duke Special, real name Peter Wilson, is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he has a distinctive look, with his long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic"...
and Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum is an English pop and jazz-pop singer-songwriter. Though he is primarily a vocalist/pianist he also accompanies himself on other instruments including guitar and drums. Since April 2010, he has been presenting a weekly jazz show on BBC Radio 2, broadcast on Tuesdays from 19:00.- Early...
.
Castle co-wrote the album Little Dreamer
Little Dreamer (Beth Rowley album)
Little Dreamer is the first full studio album by English singer-songwriter Beth Rowley. It was released on 19 May 2008 in the UK and the day after in North America...
with singer Beth Rowley
Beth Rowley
-Background:Rowley was born to British parents who moved back to Bristol, England from Peru when Rowley was two years old.-Early career:She was influenced by her family's love for many different musical styles, particularly blues, country, folk, gospel and Latin American music. When aged 16, Rowley...
. The album debuted at #6 in the UK Album Charts.
Discography
- Big Celebration (1994) (with Roy Castle)
- Postmankind (2001) (with Ian MosleyIan MosleyIan F. Mosley is a drummer in the progressive rock band, Marillion.Mosley joined the band in 1984 after a long search for a replacement of Mick Pointer, who had been left the band in 1983. Mosley had previously, among others, played with former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, both on two of his...
) - Blah Street (2004)