Sun Sets on the Pyongyang Express

In April 2009, Chris Caldwell and Pete Whyman joined forces with Frank Van de Kooij (Hugh Hopper saxophonist)on a journey of a lifetime.. to perform in Pyongyang, DPRK (N.Korea).

These couple of shots were taken from the window of the Beijing- Pyongyang express, day 1 of a two week trip. Other posts to follow on this link.

Hugh Hopper RIP/Delta Sax in Europe July 2009

Pete Whyman, Tim Holmes and Chris Caldwell have the honour of playing at the funeral of the Soft Machine legend and close DSQ friend, Hugh Hopper.

Hugh's music was performed in two beautiful locations in July by the DSQ when they made a short tour in Europe,First up was a visit to the intimate Music Festival in Rovinj, Croatia, and then an amazing performance high in the Dolomites at the mountain hut, Rifugio Passo San Nicolo... Beautiful

Images posted here include a short panoramic hand held (sorry about the shakes!) video snip plus:

1. Port of Rovinj
2. Pete, Martin and Tim try the local cuisine in Rovinj...
3. Rifugio Passo San Nicolo, Italian Dolomites, Val di Fassa.
4. The beautiful field in Kent where Hugh was laid to rest..very special..

View from the top of the world- Rifugio Passo San Nicolo

This is the view from where the DSQ recently performed as part of the "I Suoni delle Dolomiti" Festival, 14th July 2009