A mix of jazz, techno and swing with elements of Miles Davis, Weather Report, gospel and funk.

11 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Contemporary Jazz, JAZZ: Jazz-Rock

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What do Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, Dave Stewart, Van Morrison, Bon Jovi, and Acoustic Alchemy all have in common? These are just a few of the pop and jazz icons that San Francisco based British jazz composer, bandleader and pianist Terry Disley has played for.

His new Terry Disley Experience CD, a collection of original compositions named London Underground features a mix of some of the best jazz musicians in the Bay Area. The music touches on techno, swing & contemporary jazz - all with an infectious propelling groove.

Talking about the new London Underground CD Disley explains ââBecause of my varied musical background, the contemporary jazz scene never really embraced all I wanted to say musically, and now Iâve stepped outside the box a little, hence the variety of material on this new CD. I have always composed music for my own bands and know what I want from musicians.â As such, he has picked the best players around.

These days Terry is happily based in San Francisco. Why San Francisco? âI had discovered the City earlier when I played the Fillmore with ska-group Madness and then the Great American Music Hall with Acoustic Alchemy in the early 90âs â I just fell in love with it,â says Terry.

Terryâs luck changed when he became a member of the British jazz super-group Acoustic Alchemy through the 90âs, and as musical director for Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame. He subsequently played with a whole host of Rock Royalty, worked on 5 major motion picture scores, and opened shows for many jazz giants - including McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Monty Alexander and Miles Davis.

âAlthough I was really into jazz at the time, I kept getting these pop sessions that paid a fortune. Iâd play a huge session and sneak off to play a $50 jazz gig down the street. When Beatle George Harrison asked me to play at his 52nd Birthday Party I actually didnât know any Beatle tunes â but I sure do now!

Terry moved to San Francisco in 1998. âI was in the studio working on projects with Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry and got offers to tour with both the Eurythmics and Roxy Music in the same month. I turned them both down to move to San Francisco and play jazz piano. At first I think even my mates back home thought I was mad! I went from earning $1,500 for a three-hour session to $40 a night playing solo piano in San Francisco restaurants. "It was a crazy move but I followed my heart, and finally its working.â

Although Terry continues to be in demand, playing jazz remains a tough pursuit. Thereâs no such thing as a day off â itâs very intense - but very rewarding!â

Check out the new release "London Underground"

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