Deirdre Cartwright
Deirdre Cartwright (born 27 July 1958) is a British guitarist and composer. Cartwright was a member of Painted Lady, which later became known as Girlschool; she left to form another band, Tour De Force. In 1983, Cartwright provided the guitar tuition element of the BBC/PBS series Rockschool alongside bass guitarist Henry Thomas and drummer Geoff Nicholls.
Deirdre Cartwright
- Born
- 27 July 1958
- Occupation
- Musician and composer
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Fields
- jazz
- Languages
- English
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Deirdre Cartwright (born 27 July 1958) is a British guitarist and composer. Cartwright was a member of Painted Lady, which later became known as Girlschool; she left to form another band, Tour De Force. In 1983, Cartwright provided the guitar tuition element of the BBC/PBS series Rockschool alongside bass guitarist Henry Thomas and drummer Geoff Nicholls.
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In 1989, along with Alison Rayner, Cartwright started a regular monthly night at the Vortex Jazz Club called Blow The Fuse. She was a member of the popular Guest Stars sextet which toured widely in the UK and abroad during the 1980s. She is currently a member of the Alison Rayner Quintet, and leads her own trio Organik.
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• Born — 27 July 1958 • Genre — Jazz • Occupation — Musician and composer • Instrument — Guitar • Website — www.deirdrecartwright.com
Discography
With ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet) • Short Stories (2019) • A Magic Life (2016) • August (2014) As leader • Emily Remembered (2011) • Tune Up Turn On Stretch Out (2008) • Dr Quantum Leaps (2005) • Precious Things (2002) • Play (1996) • Debut (1994) With The Guest Stars • The Guest Stars - compilation (2006) • Live in Berlin (1987) • Out at Night (1985) • The Guest Stars (1984) With Tour de Force • Nightbeat (1980) EMI Records • School Rules (1981) • Beat the Clock (1982)
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