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Dezron Douglas Black Lion Quartet at The Side Door Jazz Club
Courtesy of Janm | Posted on February 18, 2015
Where
The Side Door Jazz Club
85 Lyme St
Old Lyme, CT
Map
(860) 434-2600
When
Sat, March 21, 2015
7:30 pm
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About
Dezron Douglas Black Lion Quartet w/Billy Drummond, David Bryant and Lummie Spann - Sat March 21 Doors 7:30pm Show 8:30pm* 860-434-0886
Known for his musical versatility, bassist Dezron Douglas is one of the most in demand young bassists in jazz today. Composer, educator and bandleader, Dezron has established himself as a musician’s musician, respected not only for his talent but also for his dedication to the authenticity of the music.
Born and raised in Hartford, CT, Dezron grew up surrounded by music. His first musical influences weren’t actually jazz, even though he was the nephew of the legendary drummer and composer, Walter Bolden. The sounds that filled his home were of Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Minne Ripperton, Diana Ross, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh, The Clark Sisters, Mahalia Jackson, and Commissioned, just to name a few. As he explains, “Jazz was always around, but not at my House”. He was influenced by the music, moved by the way sound expressed emotion. At the age of 12, he was determined to harness that ability....