Behind the music – Nigel Mooney

Dublin blues and jazz guitarist Nigel Mooney has launched his new album, Mooney’s Blues. We requested him the BIG questions . . .

Amongst those that took half within the recording have been tenor saxophonist Jean Toussaint, ex-Artwork Blakey’s Jazz Messengers; trumpet participant Ben Cauley, ex-Bar-Kays/Otis Redding band; tenor saxophonist Lannie McMillan, ex-Ike Turner and Buddy Man; chanteuses Deborah Swiney and Carolyn Chatman, ex-Al Inexperienced.

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Not lengthy after leaving college, Nigel turned a characteristic of Eire’s musical panorama. His early bands, reminiscent of The Gripewater Blues Band, performed to packed, weekly residencies in numerous venues round Dublin’s metropolis centre.

In addition to performing in all kinds of bands, Nigel has shared the stage with many nice names, together with assist slots with B.B. King, Dr. John and Meatloaf in addition to backing nice bluesmen like Lowell Fulson and Louisiana Crimson.

Nigel will launch Mooney’s Blues on the sugar membership, Dublin on 11 November (offered out). Further date 12 November added, with particular visitor Jazz singer Deborah Swiney from Memphis (backup vocalist for Al Inexperienced through the ’90s). Tickets, priced €27.55, can be found here.

Inform us three issues about your self . . .

Eire’s King of the Blues. Father to Charlie, Arthur and George and adoring husband of Essie. Creator of Mooney’s Blues.

How would you describe your music?

Jazz/Blues/Dublin.

Who’re your musical inspirations?

Charlie Parker, Ahmad Jamal, Grant Inexperienced, Louis Stewart, Wayne Shorter, Invoice Evans, Thelonious Monk, Ellington, Basie, Chopin, Bach.

What was the primary gig you ever went to?

Gardiner’s Sunday morning jazz session with the Jim Tyrrell Dixieland band.

What was the primary report you ever purchased?

The Dean and I – 10cc.

What’s your favorite music proper now?

Prelude to a Kiss by Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges.

Favorite lyric of all time?

“Yin tong iddle I po” – Ying Tong Music by The Goons.

In the event you might solely pay attention to 1 music for the remainder of your life, what would it not be?

Music! Music!! Music!!! by Teresa Brewer.

The place can individuals discover your music/extra info?

My website.