Biography 1 |
Biography 2 |
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band was formed in Sheffield in 1994 following a collaboration between John Naylor
and Patrick Walker who were regular players at a music pub in Sheffield called
Fagans.
With the guitar and violin they began developing arrangements of Jazz standards in a swing style which suited these two acoustic instruments. Encouraged by the results they recruited double bass musician Mike Fleming who was the final piece in the new trio which was became known as The Dizzy Club. Performing in wine bars and small acoustic venues they quicly developed a great following from a very enthusiastic Sheffield crowd who were thrilled by the vibrant infectous music the trio created. As they wanted to add another dimension to the music they soon recruited percussionist Colin Elliot and Drummer Andy Cook to make up a five piece band of considerable might. Within six months the band was performing two to three gigs per week and were being offered slots at many local Jazz and Swing festivals. Four albums later and over 10,000 gigs performed The Dizzy Club is still at the top of their game. and have had relatively few different line ups but the bands personnel has included Shez Sheridan, Jon Trier. |
Almost no other band seems to possess the ability to perform in so many varied and diverse venues as The Dizzies. You are just as likely to find them performing for a club full of twentysomethings cool cats or to an audience of Trad Jazz fans. The repetoire of their songbook is full of artistic contradictions. They seem to appear at many different music club such is their massive appeal. The music often crosses the genre divide simply because they are so interesting musically. With influences of Hot Club, 40's swing, Blue note Soul and Sinatra often with Latin rhythms give them an edge most bands would die for. Currently they have 3 albums available from iTunes and on CD. Equally at home performing to 3,000 plus festival audiences or in the intimate atmosphere of a sleazy Jazz club the Dizzies do it everywhere. The line up is Patrick Walker - Violin, Lead guitar, vocals. Mike Fleming - Double Bass, vocals. Caroline Boaden - Drums, vocals
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