Natural Selection's 10 Piece jazz/soul/reggae Band
"Extra Love" is a tight collective of session musicians. Born over 3 years ago, they have performed at some of the UK's best loved festivals, events and production studio's.
As a professional collective, " Extra Love" have grown from a 2 piece duo to a full 10 piece band delivering a unique mix of rythem'n'blues, reggae, dub, soul, funk and jazz. Over the last 7 months Natural Selection Collective have enabled the development of the band to perform collaborations with world class vocalists.
Band Members
Vincent Proudfoot - Saxophone
He plays for Ska band 'The Physical Jerks' and makes a living playing Jazz and Function sessions. Over the past four years, Vince has worked extensively with Sam, Rich and Paul.
Sam Lewis - Saxophone
Sam is an accomplished session musician working with Rico Rodriguez (The Specials), 'Bad Manners and The Beat during his time with Skaface. More recently he has worked across genre's with the likes of The Tribunes as well as the mighty 'Topsy and The Boss'.
Paul Duffy - Trumpet
Paul tours as the principle cornet player with the world renowned 'Black Dyke Brass Band' as well as playing for the "Extra Love" horn's section.
Rich Wassel - Trombone
Rich is a cross genre musician playing gigs from Salsa to Dubstep. He now works as a professional musician as part of Salsa outfit 'La Conjuncta Salsonito' and ska band 'The Physical Jerks'.
Phil Ratcliffe - Guitar
In 2008, Phil released his debut solo guitar album "Big in Eccles". A musical pioneer blending his extensive in blues sessions and his knowledge of jazz to create his own very unique style on guitar.
Roy Medhurst - Keys
Having been invited in several bands, many of which at the same time, Roy is quick to adapt to various different styles. As an accomplished professional, Roy provides "Extra Love" with their electronics and heavy, delayed synth's.
Elias Kacomanolis - Percussion
Born in Mozambique, Elias started learning african and cuban rhythms from an early age, then moving to Portugal to continue his education. Elias has been working as a professional drummer on a global scale for the last twenty years and is both a highly regarded session player and performer. "Extra Love" feel privileged to have him drumming for with them for the foreseeable future.
Matt Gorrie - Bass
Joining 10 piece roots/dub outfit 'Topsy and The Boss' in 2006, Matt began performing with big dub nights across the North West such as Herbal Sessions. Matt is a tight bass player siting Robbie Shakespeare as a major influence on his style and genre of music.
Josh Zahler - Drums
Josh and Phil Radcliffe performed in their own drum'n'bass/experimental/progressive group called 'Dexter'. Josh is a tight drummer specialising in live drum'n'bass and reggae grooves.
Rachel Lasham - Percussion
Rachel leads and organises her own fifteen piece Brazilian samba band. They have performed at all kinds of outdoor events and will be working more frequently with the Natural Selection Collective.
"Extra Love" is a tight collective of session musicians. Born over 3 years ago, they have performed at some of the UK's best loved festivals, events and production studio's.
As a professional collective, " Extra Love" have grown from a 2 piece duo to a full 10 piece band delivering a unique mix of rythem'n'blues, reggae, dub, soul, funk and jazz. Over the last 7 months Natural Selection Collective have enabled the development of the band to perform collaborations with world class vocalists.
Band Members
Vincent Proudfoot - Saxophone
He plays for Ska band 'The Physical Jerks' and makes a living playing Jazz and Function sessions. Over the past four years, Vince has worked extensively with Sam, Rich and Paul.
Sam Lewis - Saxophone
Sam is an accomplished session musician working with Rico Rodriguez (The Specials), 'Bad Manners and The Beat during his time with Skaface. More recently he has worked across genre's with the likes of The Tribunes as well as the mighty 'Topsy and The Boss'.
Paul Duffy - Trumpet
Paul tours as the principle cornet player with the world renowned 'Black Dyke Brass Band' as well as playing for the "Extra Love" horn's section.
Rich Wassel - Trombone
Rich is a cross genre musician playing gigs from Salsa to Dubstep. He now works as a professional musician as part of Salsa outfit 'La Conjuncta Salsonito' and ska band 'The Physical Jerks'.
Phil Ratcliffe - Guitar
In 2008, Phil released his debut solo guitar album "Big in Eccles". A musical pioneer blending his extensive in blues sessions and his knowledge of jazz to create his own very unique style on guitar.
Roy Medhurst - Keys
Having been invited in several bands, many of which at the same time, Roy is quick to adapt to various different styles. As an accomplished professional, Roy provides "Extra Love" with their electronics and heavy, delayed synth's.
Elias Kacomanolis - Percussion
Born in Mozambique, Elias started learning african and cuban rhythms from an early age, then moving to Portugal to continue his education. Elias has been working as a professional drummer on a global scale for the last twenty years and is both a highly regarded session player and performer. "Extra Love" feel privileged to have him drumming for with them for the foreseeable future.
Matt Gorrie - Bass
Joining 10 piece roots/dub outfit 'Topsy and The Boss' in 2006, Matt began performing with big dub nights across the North West such as Herbal Sessions. Matt is a tight bass player siting Robbie Shakespeare as a major influence on his style and genre of music.
Josh Zahler - Drums
Josh and Phil Radcliffe performed in their own drum'n'bass/experimental/progressive group called 'Dexter'. Josh is a tight drummer specialising in live drum'n'bass and reggae grooves.
Rachel Lasham - Percussion
Rachel leads and organises her own fifteen piece Brazilian samba band. They have performed at all kinds of outdoor events and will be working more frequently with the Natural Selection Collective.