Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Well, good chums and readers, Summer is i’comin’ in and with it the usual welter of gigs great and small! July brings with it the mighty Birmingham International Jazz Festival whose directors have paid me the huge compliment of offering me the post of Patron after the unhappy demise of the great Humphrey Lyttelton! He’s […]
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Digby became a fulltime jazzman in l977 after twelve years as a qualified librarian in Southend-on-Sea. From l973 he worked his way up as a part-timer through established bands including Hugh Rainey, Eggy Ley, Eric Silk, Keith Nichols, Ron Russell and Lennie Hastings and deputized regularly for Alex Welsh, recording his first album with Welsh's band in l974.
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Information regarding Digby's Other Musical Projects, including The Great British Jazz Band, Jazz Goes To The Movies, Digby's Duo, Trio and Quartet, The Sounds of Jazz, Lady Sings The Blues and Blowin' The Blues with Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen and starring Paul Jones.
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BRITAIN'S MOST EXCITING BAND!
In 2006 Digby (now celebrating thirty years in the music business) continues to lead Britain's most exciting young jazz band, his 'Half Dozen'. First formed in l995 the 'Half Dozen' has been constantly praised for its versatility, professionalism and showmanship.
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Rare downloads and comprehensive range of sound clips - with links to on-line shopping.
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