Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub is:
Matt Carter-Tenor/Bari Saxes,
Tina Jones- Trumpet/Flugelhorn,
Dave St.Jean-Trombone,
Aaron Cadwaladr-Guitar,
Phil Wipper-Kit,
Dinah D-Upright.
5 of the Swingclub members rock the vocals as well as their instruments
As well as the Swingclub, Dinah D has many quartet, trio,and duet combo possibilities....
Some of the Favorites are:
The Martini Foursome-
Tracy Myers=Kit,
Myron Makepeace-rhodes
Tina Jones-Horns/Vocals,
Dinah D-Bass/Vocals
And for the shorter set, there's always The Kerplunks!
Tina Jones- Vocals/Horns/etc
Dinah D-Bass/Banjo/Vocals/Etc
Aaron Cadwaladr- Guitar/Vocs
Phil Wipper- Drums
Influences
Early Swing, Blues, Jazz, Viper music!, Acoustic music of all sorts, my Awesome father, The Upright Bass-played in any form--by anyone(even horribly), Gin, my co-musicians, and of course--- The 3 Louis'!!!
(Armstrong, Prima, Jordan)
Sounds Like
"A chocolate covered olive", fan at Vancouver Island Music festival,2006
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"Dinah D is a West Coast gem, a real rarity, whose presence, style, and sound will all stick in your head from the very first time you hear her. Herein lies part of the recipe for Dinah Ds triple threat jazz style. Dinah is not only a solid upright bass player- thumping out that low register downbeat almost effortlessly- she's also a gifted singer; a seductive contra-alto with a wry sense of humour. Dinah D's skill as a performer is backed up by strong song-writing talent (check out Dawson, a classic in the making) with roots that go deep far back to the days of Viper jazz and a sound that is steeped in the blues. If you get the chance to see Dinah perform, do not hesitate to make the gig!"
-James Booker,CHLY Radio Malaspina
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Regarding 'Outer Bass'----"It's wonderfully simple and simply wonderful. Cool phrasing and great turns of phrase. Wistful AND real. Raw in the best of ways as only a first CD can be. And your full sweet voice. OH yeah. I love every moment of Outer Bass with you."
-Alan Darling, Paperchoice Recycled Papers , Gabriola BC
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Regarding 'Outer Bass'--------"Lots of things to admire about what you've created. Original songs, some extraordinarily tasty lines..... I'll be listening again and again for everything you've put into the lyrics. I think your voice is
maturing and developing into a beautifully unique style. I love the different 'genres' you evoke with each song." Karen Six, Vernon BC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"I'm the one who told you after your set at the (Vancouver Isl) MusicFest that I think you are better than (someone famous who sings but doesn't play bass)... especially on the bass. Great voice and fun and wise 'use' of words. I loved "Grinnin' In Y'r face/ I got My Way" and the way anything you sing comes out a jazz number. Female jazz singers are my primary listening pleasure" Shirley Miller, Courtenay BC
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Regarding 'Outer Bass' "... express my gratitude to you for sending that CD of you and your band, I played it over and over for a couple of weeks, your voice is so sultry and lilting, “your gonna go places doll”." Valerie Dreisen, Leduc AB
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"Now you are one cool chick" regarding playing bass/singing , fan at the Bowen Rd Farmers Market, 2008
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“My music career up to this point has been like an old Bently running out of gas. Spurts of loud, serious progress mixed with stalling points. I have played music professionally for 13 years-the last 5 have been with the Double Bass. The Bently finally found a trustworthy Gas station.” Dinah D
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"Nothing Fancy, just cheap Martinis" ad for gig on Gabriola Island
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"hip and cheeky with a touch of class" fan at Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub 'Most Definitely Live' (recorded live show for album)
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"Who the hell are you really?" fan at live show that became the album 'Most Definitely Live' by Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub
Howdy, I am an Upright bassist and singer who is based On Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
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I have the incredible musicians I have played with to thank for what I know about the Upright Bass, and music in general.
This is a good opportunity to try to thank a few of these amazing artists and bands: Paul Clifford--The Bass Player, Paul Clifford(Pablo-The drummer), Andrew(Andrulius) Cook, The Be Good Tanyas, Harry Manx, Kim Beggs, Corrine West, Steve Dawson, Romi Mayes, Nathan Tinkham, Fishead Stew, Ode Howard, Leah Hokansen, Andreas Kahre, Phil Whipper, Hilary Peach, Tina Jones, Doug Cox, Sam Hurrie, Aaron(Catman) Cadwaladr, Tracy Myers, Myron Makepeace, Bob Hamilton, Annie Avery, Jeremy Walsh, Bob Bossin, Calvin Cairns, The Kerplunks, Melisa Devost, Gary Fjellgaard, Valdy, Ken Whiteley, John Boutte, Salil Bhatt, Ramkumar Mishra, all the amazing members of The Contraband Trio(over the years), The Awesome Contraband Swingclub -And so many more(let me know if I forgot you.)
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As well as my own projects listed on the left, I work Freelance.
Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub has our first CD out- Most Definitely Live- 6 originals, 6 favorites. Available via snailmail(www.dinahd.com) or online via CDbaby(http://cdbaby.com/cd/ddcs)
I have been writing for a full length solo bass/voice album which is in the works. I also have a 5-song EP called"Outer Bass" which has a few tunes featured here on Myspace -
I am very lucky to be able to be a musician. And to live in Canada where we support eachother.
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On top of serious adult music, I need to mention our children's music band--"The Kerplunks!" We are going to take over the world and show parents what good kids music is like! So check us out at www.myspace.com/thekerplunks. We have an amazing self-titled AWARD-WINNING album available via old-fashioned snailmail(www.thekerplunks.com), or through CDbaby(http://cdbaby.com/cd/kerplunks)!
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I also host House Concerts on Gabriola Island. If I like you, or your music, or my roommates like your music you can come play my place. I book 3-6 months in advance. Send an email along for details...
We are glad to inform you that "SLIDE TO FREEDOM 2 " has been airplayed in our latest radio program. You can listen to the Solénoïde - Mission 136 with DOUG COX, SALIL BHATT and YOU on http://www.solenopole.org/mission136.htm Hope to hear from you soon. Best regards
DDDinah! Yes, I am releasing a new record, finally! The big show is on the 30th of May at the Wise Hall here in Vancouver. Think you can make it over the pond? See you soon.
Will say hello to the family, sure was nice to see you on Saturday, sure wish I had more time to talk to you. Life is just to short, not to talk to your friends. You take care of you!
Merci pour l'ajout Dinah, ton répertoire est pour moi comme un bijou dans un écrin que je viens de découvrir. ta musique déborde de swing, du vrai swing, celui qui fait bouger les entrailles et donne envie de vivre. Merci Marcel
Hey dinah, it seems like just yesterday you were pluckin' on my cello, 'cuz you didn't have a bass yet! I miss sitting in your living room, playing tunes and drinking wine, funny cigarettes... How island life theses days? Keep on pluckin' Androulious
