Effective period / Period of releases: 2001

Members: Katherine Shave, Louise Dearsley, Charlie Cross, Jeremy Birchall (2), Tim-Erik Winzer, Margaret Jackson, Stephen Kennedy (5), John Garner (3)

Established as a string quartet in 1999, the Abraxas Ensemble now has a rotating cast of eight players. The London-based ensemble has been performing at various commercial venues in the UK, covering a wide repertoire from classical to jazz, traditional and pop arrangements.

Abraxas Ensemble members
Christian Halstead – violin
Francesca Simmons – violin
John Garner (3) – violin
Margaret Jackson – violin
Stephen Kennedy (5) – viola
Charlie Cross – viola
Philip Kelynack – cello