Jazz Violin Virtuoso Daniel John Martin, often called “DJM,” was born in England, and spent his youth in Africa. His time in Senegal and South Africa exposed him to diverse musical traditions, which later informed his eclectic style. Daniel John eventually moved to Paris, where he studied violin under Didier Lockwood, a master who significantly influenced his jazz direction. DJM is celebrated as a leading figure in “Gypsy jazz,” a genre inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli’s work in the 1930s. His style is rooted in this rich tradition, yet he infuses it with his own approach, blending classical technique with vibrant improvisational jazz. Daniel John’s compositions and improvisations reflect a romantic influence with intense musicality and technical prowess. This unique blend of classical and jazz elements has become DJM’s hallmark, making him a standout performer in Paris and beyond. “Daniel John Martin and his Gypsy Jazz Quartet delivered a masterclass and education in the genre – I’d hate to be an act that followed afterwards! Sublime doesn’t do it credit – travel if you must to catch this.” Jonathan Cuff London January ’23 “To describe DJM as a virtuoso performer is like calling Lionel Messi a half-decent footballer. It is all but impossible to convey to those who’ve yet to hear the Paris-based violinist at a gig just how good he is” Be Bop Spoken Here (Newcastle) “A unique and charismatic performer and one of the most sought-after violinists of his generation!” Le Quecumbar (Londres) “Avec Daniel John Martin la constellation Manouche s’agrandit… et d’une étoile de première grandeur !” Michel Bedin Mick Shoulder began at about the age of nine by playing classical guitar and indeed not much else until Punk exploded onto the scene in his mid teens. He ended up as the bass player in 'Citizen Kane'. The reasoning being;,  if you can play guitar, then you must be able to play bass  He soon figured out that he enjoyed it more than playing guitar. After some dodgy haircuts and a failed recording contract the band split and reformed a few years later. This time, just to play some blues for fun. It was during this period that Mick became enamoured with Rockabilly, took up double bass and started to get into the jazzier end of RnB. They eventually split up for good eight years, two albums and 1500 gigs later. A brief respite was in order to regroup and practice. During this period Mick dug out his guitar, practiced his jazz chops, learnt to read music and performed a lot of gigs as a jazz guitarist. A return to bass guitar was followed by a brief sojourn and minor reord deal with metal band, 'Voodoo Guru' and then Mick joined 'The Whisky Priests'. The next year was spent endlessly touring Europe with the odd jazz gig at home when time allowed. Mick left after a year to join Frank Zappa tribute band 'Wagga Jawaka'. This was a labour of love for the next three years. When 'Wagga' finally folded he decided to concentrate solely on Jazz. Many gigs throughout the North East followed with his own quintet and many of the regions finest players. He was part of 'The Dave Borthwick Trio'. The band which recorded the first album on the 'Jazz Action' label which has since went on to chronicle the cream of the North East's talent. Dan Lowndes Smith

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