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 Born
in Westport, New Zealand, Paul was educated in Hamilton where he, among
other pursuits, concentrated on Classical Piano, Alto Sax, Clarinet and
Flute studies.
In Auckland, between 1969 and 1984, he was a principal arranger for
Television New Zealand working on light entertainment shows such as
"Happen Inn", "Ray Woolf Show"; "12 Bar Rhythm
and Shoes" etc. etc.
TVNZ used all types of bands from pop-rock through to
symphonic orchestras. Paul contributed hundreds of charts and fine-tuned
his writing by playing his own charts in the TV session bands.
At the same time he was regularly commissioned by Radio NZ
to compose and arrange jazz programmes for combos and big bands.
Since arriving in Brisbane in 1988 he has worked on a wide
variety of arranging commissions. Including:
- Channel Seven "Lord Mayor's Christmas
Carols" in 1992, 1995 and 2003. Orchestrations for the
Queensland Philharmonic "Spirit Of Christmas" concerts.
- All big band and vocal charts for the popular
Sanctuary Cove Christmas Program Program "Carols At The
Cove". An annual event since 1996.
- Many of Paul's charts are used by Tommy Tycho in
various shows.
- Paul specializes in vocal backing charts and over
the years his arrangements have been performed by many of
Australia's leading singers including, among others, Rob Guest,
Judith Durham, Rhonda Burchmore , Frank Bennett and Duke Bannister.
Paul Gibens is truly an icon in the Entertainment Industry.
paulgibensmusic@optusnet.com.au
John Pieri
 John
Pieri is a name that is well known in the Melbourne and Brisbane / Gold
Coast Music scene as a Master Guitarist, Arranger and Audio / Visual
Computer Technician. Steeped in the sounds and styles of Guitarists
worldwide, John brings a renaissance perspective to Quintessential.
John is truly a Music Aficionado who has played with many
Top Bands over the years and is warmly referred to as a Musician’s Musician.
In addition to his role as Catalyst for the Band, John
apportions his time to his highly successful Recording Studio and his
role in musical heritage as a visiting teacher at several Gold Coast
private schools.
Contact John via email at jpmusic@bigpond.net.au or
visit his recording studio
Brad Esbensen
 Brad Esbensen is a Brisbane based trumpet player, arranger,
composer and music copyist. He graduated from the University of
Queensland with a Bachelor's degree in music education and is currently
studying for a Masters degree in Music Technology through the University
of Newcastle.
In addition to working with a variety of big bands and small
jazz and rock groups, he has also worked in backing bands for artists
such as the Drifters, Max Miller, James Morrison, Normie Rowe,
Grace Knight, Kenny Rogers, Denis Knight, D.J Fontana, The Blues
Brothers in Concept, the Moscow Circus, Weber Brothers Circus and the
Queensland Pops Orchestra.
His compositions have featured as test pieces for the Jazz
Ensemble sections in the Australian Academy Festival of Music since 2001.
The Queensland Pops Orchestra, Brisbane Big Band, Swing Force Big Band
and numerous school bands, have performed his compositions and
arrangements. He has been engaged as a copyist by the Queensland Symphony
Orchestra and various touring shows. He was the recipient of first place
in the 1994 Perth Jazz Orchestra Composition Awards with an original
arrangement of “There Will Never Be Another You”.
A perfectionist in every respect, Brad is well known and
respected by his peers as a musician, a Chart Master and as a friend.
Contact Brad via email at brad@bemus.com.au or visit his
website www.bemus.com.au
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