Projects
HMS Syncopation
HMS Syncopation HMS Syncopation was premiered at the Manchester Jazz Festival in 2017 featuring Professor Jigget from Yan Tan Tethera…
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How monkey found his swing
“How Monkey found his Swing’ is an upbeat, interactive story session. The group just made me want to dance…and play.…
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Meet Rachael Gladwin
HSQ were delighted to have the opportunity to work with Rachael Gladwin on “Shapechanger” and are looking forward to collaborating…
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Meet Phil Bennett
Phil Bennett was part of the initial HSQ+2 collaboration with Rachael Gladwin and is featured on “Shapechanger”. He has performed…
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Meet Ursula Holden-Gill
“A unique force in storytelling.” (BBC 2 Folk Awards Best Duo 2015 Finalists O’Hooley & Tidow) “A warm-hearted tornado.” (Mike…
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Meet Professor Jigget
When HSQ needed a captain for their ship the HMS Syncopation they enlisted the services of Professor Jigget! At Yan…
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Meet the ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ jazz band
For their ‘HMS Syncopation’ show HSQ decided to utilise a swinging rhythm section and as tutors for Trafford Music Service…
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