Jazz Alchemy
Jazz Alchemy
Jazz Alchemy is the name of jazz duo i ran a few years ago, & i've adopted the name for my original jazz recordings, here.
Band/artist history
1980.
Began playing electric bass. Joined heavy rock band: 'White Heat'.
1982.
Formed own band 'Dancing Shiva'. ('Space-Rock', a la Hawkwind)
1984
Joined 'Ty Garner's Blues Band'.
1985
Switched from bass guitar to lead guitar.
Joined rock band: 'Stoney Road'.
1987 - 1989.
Concentrated on home recordings. (some of which are listed under 'Shiva's Dance'.
Formed blues/rock band: 'Dark Horse'.
1991
Got in jazz guitar. Formed: 'Swing '91'.
1993
Joined 'Knights of Jazz' & formed 'Django's Tigers'. (both bands ran concurrently)
1996 - Present day.
Formed 'Hot Club'.
The nucleus of this band is:
Wayne Jefferies - Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Paul Johnson - Acoustic Guitar
John Coulson - Double Bass
In 1997, the band was augmented by Matt Palmer on Clarinet & Saxophones, briefly becoming the 'Hot Club of Nottingham'.
In 2000 the band was augmented by Lizzy Ramsay on Violin & Vocals, briefly becoming 'The Swing Club', & i formed a duo with Lizzy Ramsay called 'Jazz Alchemy'.
The current line up features semi-regular member: Mike Turner on clarinet & saxophone.
Your musical influences
Mainly the great Django Reinhardt, & the awesome guitarist; Bireli Lagrene.
Hi Wayne.
Well this is a refreshing change in style for me.
Jazz is not a terratory I am that familer with,so excuse my ignorance.
(See a) Bigger Picture...
Obviously there is a huge amount of musicanship going on here,mellow atmosphere and superb playing and vocals.
Yeah,like this,ultra cool.
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Hello, I listened to your song "Boss Jola"...very entertaining and great vibes...i enjoye dthe listen...you guys keep playing and who knows where your great music will take you! I voted this song HOT so keep doing what your doing....I would like for you to come by my site and listen to my new acoustic instrumental, thanks ADAD RECORDS