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izzi Dunn

About Me

Welcome to the official Myspace page of Singer/Songwriter and Cellist Izzi Dunn. As a cellist Izzi has worked with some of the leading lights in the UK music scene and beyond. She has recorded,toured and appeared with artists ranging from George Harrison,Ravi Shankar and Soul to Soul, to Chaka Khan,The Zutons and Roots Manuva amongst many, many others.
Izzi hasn’t confined herself to just playing either, in late 2004 she released the limited edition critically acclaimed album “The Big Picture”. A soulful collection of heartfelt observations, this was her debut as a singer. Here are a selection of quotes from the press at the time:
‘This record isn’t good, excellent or fantastic….. It is sublime. One of the finest pieces of modern day soul – period.’ Blues & Soul
‘Welcome to one of the country’s most exciting talents.’ The Voice
‘A stunning debut album.’ Marie Claire
In 2005 Izzi formed The Demon Strings which she has since directed and led for The Gorillaz 'Demon Days' Tour at The Manchester Opera House and the world famous New York Apollo,The Good,The Bad & The Queen '07 Tour,Robyn,and is currently touring with Mark Ronson whilst finishing her follow-up album to 'The Big Picture'.

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My Interests

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Member Since: 10/23/2005
Band Website: izzidunn.com
Influences: Wow! There's too many to mention but here's a few: Bob Marley,Curtis Mayfield, Prince, Chaka Khan, James Brown, Patrice Rushen,Tracy Chapman, Nas, Biggie,The Roots,The Beatles, Stevie Wonder,Minnie Ripperton, Idris Muhammad, Massive Attack,Beck, Kaidi Tatham, Roots Manuva,Barry White,Jaguar Wright,The Police,Lewis Taylor,Shuggie Otis,Joni Mitchell,Sly Stone,Ravel,Elgar,Chopin,Ian Brown,Carleen Anderson,Nikka Costa,Aimee Mann,John Barry,Antonio Carlos Jobim,Lynn Collins,Carol King,Me'Shell Ndegeocello....... This is just a few influences and definitely not in any order it's just the way my brain works!
Type of Label: Indie