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DAVID LYTTLE “SOPHISTICATED AND SHARP... ONE OF THE BEST, ROBUST LISTENING EXPERIENCES.” - ROLLING STONE David Lyttle is a MOBO-nominated Irish musician, recording artist, songwriter, jazz drummer, producer and record label owner! Lyttle was born and lives in Northern Ireland. Music is truly a family affair, Lyttle began performing as a member of the Lyttle Family band from the age of four, playing folk and classical music until his teens. Lyttle honed his musical skills across drums, percussion, cello, keyboards, bass and vocals. At age 14 Lyttle kick-started his DJ career on the Northern Irish club circuit. Aged 19 he became a solo artist, it was also at this age he discovered the great jazz artists, who would become his greatest influence. This was a pre-YouTube time so, people really had to make an effort to discover music genres and artists. Lyttle cites his genre influences as jazz, hip hop, soul, classical, pop and folk and music artists as, Art Blakey, Q-Tip and Dr John who he appreciates for their strong vibes. to launch in 2017. “ART BLAKEY HAS MOST INFLUENCED MY JAZZ DRUMMING. MY STUDIO PROJECTS ARE INFLUENCED BY SO MANY PEOPLE…J DILLA COMES TO MIND IMMEDIATELY WHEN I THINK OF MY HIP-HOP ELEMENTS” - DAVID LYTTLE Lyttle bolstered his already comprehensive musical-life experience with academic qualifications. He received scholarships to study at Skidmore Jazz Institute (New York) and the Banff Centre (Canada), whilst also studying for a BMus at the University of Ulster, where he also became a doctor of music in 2009. Lyttle released his first solo album, True Story, on his newly formed label Lyte Records in 2007. Over the next five years he would feature a long list of international jazz icons in his touring bands. In 2012, Lyttle branched out into hip-hop and soul, and released his second album Interlude, which earned him an international reputation as a producer and songwriter. The following year he released the dance track, ‘Celebrate’ with vocalist Rhea Lyttle, Northern Irish recording artist Duke Special and Beat Carnival percussionists, a Belfast arts organisation where he was the Musician-In-Residence. The track was on the playlists of the major commercial radio stations in Ireland. A natural collaborator, Lyttle explores and mixes things up musically with explosive fusions in recent years. Lyttle’s third album, Faces features collaborations with hip-hop visionary Talib Kweli, Grammy winning saxophone icon Joe Lovano, Duke Special, forward-thinking British vocalists, Cleveland Watkiss, Rhea Lyttle, Anne Lyttle and Jan Hutchinson; rappers Illspokinn, Homecut and Zane to name a few. Faces is Lyttle’s most diverse, wide-reaching and critically acclaimed album to date. “...EXTRAORDINARY...“ - TIME OUT “...CLASSY...SLICK...EXCEPTIONAL...” - MOBO (ON ‘FACES’) Lyttle has successfully toured the festival circuit, performing across Europe at London Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, Beethoven Festival, Germany, Festival Django Reinhardt, France, Jazzkarr, Talinn, Cork Jazz Festival, Noumea Jazz Festival, South Pacific. While he enjoys the vibe of large venues, he also enjoys the intimacy of performances in clubs and theatres. Lyttle has also made radio and TV appearances around the globe. Currently Lyttle is promoting Faces with his eclectic seven-piece live band, as well as touring with the David Lyttle Trio (jazz) featuring saxophonist Tom Harrison. He is also the 2015 Musician-In-Residence at the Nerve Centre, Derry. In November Lyttle released the collaborative roots album, Say & Do with Northern Irish singer/ songwriter VerseChorusVerse. The album went to No. 1 in the Amazon UK blues chart, with top 40 chart placements on iTunes UK and Ireland. Lyttle closes 2015 with a MOBO Award nomination — Best Jazz Act 2015 and an Urban Music Award nomination — Best Jazz Act 2015. COLLABORATIONS & APPEARANCES Albums: Joe Lovano, Talib Kweli, Duke Special, Jason Rebello, Soweto Kinch, Cleveland Watkiss. Jean Toussaint. On tour: Greg Osby, Soweto Kinch, Tommy Smith, Terell Stafford, Soweto Kinch, Jason Rebello, Andreas Varady. Awards MOBO Awards — nomination — Best Jazz Act 2015 Urban Music Awards — nomination — Best Jazz Act 2015 Cork Jazz Festival — Best Young Irish Musician 2010 “...GENRE-SPANNING...SOPHISTICATED AND SHARP... ONE OF THE BEST, ROBUST LISTENING EXPERIENCES YOU’RE LIKELY TO HAVE ALL YEAR.” - ROLLING STONE (ON ‘FACES’) MUSIC FACES (2015) INTERLUDE (2012) TRUE STORY (2007) ON FILM DAVID LYTTLE - SEEK DAVID LYTTLE - TO BE FREE DAVID LYTTLE - QUESTIONS (FEAT. ANNE LYTTLE & JASON REBELLO) (FEAT. HOMECUT & NATALIE OLIVERI) (FEAT. RHEA) www.davidlyttle.com or follow David Lyttle on: Heather Taylor founded RedFire Music in 2007. RedFire Music Mission • Represent and promote established music artists • Provide the best platform for music artists to develop their craft • Work with and promote up-and-coming music artists • Change the perception of jazz for new audiences with exciting new collaborations and fusions Contact: Heather Taylor RedFire Music represents: Gregory Porter, Troy Miller, Nina Ferro, E: [email protected] Nigel Mooney, The Family Stone, David Lyttle, ReIgnite-Gershwin, M: 07545 076874 Gold Of My Own..
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