[Dixielandjazz] Georgie Fame

[Jazzjerry@aol.com]

Hi Jim,

To quote from John Chilton's ' Who's Who in British Jazz',

"Born 1943.Piano from the age of 7, gigged with a local group the Dominoes 
from 1957. Did season at Butlin's, Pwlheli, Wales with Rory Blackwell. To 
London with Blackwell in early 1959. Signed with agent Larry Parnes, played 
various gigs then became accompanist o Billy Fury (1960-61). Formed own Blues 
Flames (July 1962) began specializing in Hammond Organ in December 1962. 
Played residency at the Flamingo Club in London. Hit records from mid-1960s. 
Temporarily disbanded the Blue Flames in 1966 to work with Harry South's Big 
Band. Played solo cabaret dates 1967/8 and was also featured with Count 
Basie's band(1967 and 1968) Led own band again then worked in duo with 
singer-keyboard player Alan Price (1971-3) Featured with own band throughout 
1980s and 1990s touring Britain and the continent."

I believe that he is currently working with two groups. Firstly 'Three Line 
Whip' which is a trio of himself on vocals and organ, son Tristram on guitar 
and son James on drums. The second is a reconstituted 'Blue Flames' which is 
around a six to eight piece depending on venue requirements using a number of 
the top younger modern, (but not too way out!) British jazzers. Music style 
is as you say 'jazzy blues' with r'n'b influences plus influences from the 
likes of Basie, Mose Allison etc.

Hope this helps to explain.

Cheers,

Jerry,
Norwich,
U.K.