Sam Wedgwood
Sam Wedgwood (PRS)
Selected Albums
- Elephant In The KitchenWhimsical and dainty, cheeky and amusing dramedy. With bassoon, pizzicato strings and woodwind.
- Curious BehaviourMysterious, cautious and cunning with pizzicato strings, percussion and hiccupping marimba.
- Dust And AngelsMark Johns and Sam Wedgwood share eclectic musical influences and a solid performance background. Here, they create a distinctive soundworld of evocative Americana, with resonant, folk-infused dobra at its heart, plus strings and acoustic guitar.
- Road Less TravelledJeff Beck and Whitney Houston-collaborator Mark Johns teams up with multi-instrumentalist Sam Wedgwood to celebrate the magic of the cuatro. These warm and joyful arrangements team the Latin American instrument with nostalgic strings and acoustic guitar.
Latest Tracks
Love And Loss4597/1Positive, driving vihuela, acoustic guitar, charango, cajon & strings bookended by sorrowful beginning & end. Bitterweet2:43- High Mountain Pass4597/2Solitary Andean charango builds with delicate strings & acoustic guitars to a dynamic, uplifting finale3:00
- Dreams Can Come True4597/3Reflective charango builds with gentle acoustic guitars, wistful strings & vihuela arpeggios. Poignant & evocative2:54
- Seeking Spirit4597/4Compelling jarana, charango & acoustic guitar ostinato builds with emotional strings & driving percussion. Slight air of mystery2:29
- Fragile Peace4597/5Thoughful charango & poignant acoustic guitar melody build with djembe & lush strings. Feeling of longing with lighter miiddle section2:26
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The story behind the sound
Whether capably backing Jamie Cullum as a singer, guitarist, pianist, and trumpeter on tour across the globe or composing at Abbey Road Studios, Australian Sam Wedgwood has established his unique musical talents. A classically trained trumpeter, his diverse array of skills are particularly on display at solo performances where he assembles the sound of a full live band all by himself. On top of this, he knows what it takes to fill a dance floor. It is his awareness of the pieces needed for a full sound, how they fit together, and artistry that empower Sam to excel in the studio. His whimsical melodies create a fun and frolicking world, but he’s also capable of delivering contemplative moments as well.