Stefan Wardale (Vocals, Piano) A graduate of the prestigious Leeds Conservatoire of Music (Jazz), Stefan is a creative and accomplished musician. He has performed multiple times with Andy on piano and keyboards, as both singer and accompanist. He has performed his own solo sets at festivals, contemporary and popular, singing and improvising from the piano/keyboards and from time to time, with guitars. Stefan is in demand as a session pianist, he is a member of multiple groups and bands, with contrasting styles and line ups.
'A superb and multi-discipline musician who can move seamlessly between genres'.
Stefan offers tuition in various musical skills and disciplines.
Andy Wardale (Cello) Andy performs freelance with multiple classical orchestras, ensembles and other diverse groups.
Andy has worked and toured with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Halle Orchestra, Northern Ballet Theatre, Manchester Mozart Orchestra, Manchester Camerata, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Associacae Norte Cultural-Orchestra, Fafe (Portugal), Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Liverpool) and Performing Arts SO. The National Symphony Orchestra (London), including series with Katherine Jenkins, Hayley Westenra, Russell Watson, Alfie Boe, recordings and overseas tours to Saudi Arabia, China and transatlantic crossings with the Queen Mary 2.
Contemporary Groups include Spelk (Leeds) and Nick Williams, Sue Miller, and tours and recordings with Charanga del Norte
Jazz: Creative Jazz Orchestra, Nikki Iles (UK), Anthony Braxton (USA) Cellembe (York).
Other groups include the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, RLPO Cellos, Performing Arts SO, Keld Ensemble (London), Urban Birdsong and Piano Trio tour in Austria.
Andy has for many years played for wedding ceremonies and receptions as a solo cellist and with trios and string quartets.