THE MOST EXCITING SMOOTH JAZZ BAND
THIS SIDE OF LOS ANGELES
Austin's own Smooth Jazz group. (a.k.a contemporary jazz)
Original compositions taken from the Dizzy Lizard song book. This is Smooth Jazz done right !
For the very best that Austin has to offer in Jazz you need not look further than the sounds of
Dizzy Lizard
Please take the time to visit the Jazz Poll. We appreciate your support!
Tell us your favorite smooth jazz artists and we will play them for you.
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Jimmy "Chiefy" Duran is the creator of, and primary songwriter for Dizzy Lizard. The idea evolved as a direct result of input from several friends and acquaintances. Our "hard sell" is that Dizzy Lizard is Austin's own Smooth Jazz band (a.k.a. contemporary jazz band). Truth be know, Jimmy, being the accopmlished musician that he is, writes both jazz, and contemporary jazz compositions. Dizzy Lizard has been fortunate to enlist the services of some of the best Austin talent, and even more fortunate to end up with Dan Cistone on bass, and Steve Mohacey on sax. This band, and the music, was created to entertain both large and small audiences.
You're invited to our next performance! --- We're throwing a party! ---
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Dan Cistone - electric & upright bass. Born in Philadelphia, home of Stanley Clarke, Grover Washington, Jr., The Brecker Brothers,... and the list goes on. In 1984 Dan joined the Army Band as a Trumpet player and went through a rigorous music & theory course at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA. After 20 years, Dan retired as a trumpet player, drummer, bassist, and a sound technician. Dan has played all around the world. He is a gifted and talented jazz musician playing - smooth, classic, straight ahead, fusion, big band and salsa. As Dan put's it "I'm bringing the Philly sound to Texas".
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Steve Mohacey was born in Munich Germany but calls Texas home. Steve grew up in San Antonio. He attended North Texas State University, but finished his studies at The University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Music. He has played in bands with Peter Erskine, Bobby Shew, Bobby Mintzer, Adam Nussbaum, Diane Schuur and many others. As a member of the Armed Forces (20years/retired), he has literally traveled the world playing jazz. Steve has earned a reputation as a versatile saxman, gifted songwriter, and creative arranger. He is poised to step up and take his place on the larger international jazz scene.
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Attention Musicians
Dizzy Lizard is currently conducting a search in an effort to find two outstanding players to add to our team. We are hoping to find a very meticulous and a very soulful drummer. We are also hoping to find a very soulful guitar player who plays outstanding rhythm patterns and is very soulful in his/her improvisations.
Our sound has a strong Soul, R&B and Funk foundation, and requires soulful muisicians to complete and enhance the uniqueness that is Dizzy Lizard.
Only professional and experience musicians need apply.
Please direct inquires to: Jimmy "Chiefy" Duran at
Studio: 512-989-6073
Cell: 512-853-0872
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THERE ARE 25 MILLION PEOPLE IN TEXAS, WHERE ARE THE JAZZ CLUBS?
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