Sutton Coldfield Town Hall presents a new monthly program of Live Jazz, fresh for 2025. The upcoming shows will feature some of the finest musicians from across the country.
The performance will take place in one of the Town Hall's most beautiful spaces: The Crush Hall! And it guarantees to be a night of unforgettable live music!
Bar available throughout the evening 🍻🥂🍸🍷
Dino Baptiste Duo: An Evening of Blues & Boogie Woogie
Dino Baptiste - Piano and Vocals
Introducing Dino Baptiste, the keyboardist, harmonica player and vocalist from London who's bringing the blues and boogie-woogie to audiences all over the world! Born Duane Eric Baptiste on March 30th, 1965 in London, Dino's musical roots run deep thanks to his grandfather, Denny Baptiste, an established saxophonist and clarinetist who performed at the famous Macambo's Jazz Club in Calcutta during the 1950s.
Dino's passion for music was evident from a young age, spending every free moment playing the piano and even organizing his school's first-ever evening concert. With no formal musical training, Dino is a self-taught musician, allowing him to develop his own unique and colorful style. Influenced heavily by blues and rock & roll, as well as his time spent in Munich, Germany from 1976 where he was introduced to classic boogie-woogie piano music, Dino's skill as a pianist and vocalist only continued to grow.
In 1989, Dino made a life-changing decision to move to Melbourne, Australia and fully pursue his music career. He quickly made a name for himself on the blues and contemporary music scene, touring extensively and showcasing his frontman and entertainer skills. Dino returned to the UK in 1994 and formed his own band, performing across London and Europe for several years.
It was in 1997 that Dino was introduced to blues singer Dana Gillespie, and the two have been performing and touring together ever since. With over 30 years of professional live and studio performances under his belt, Dino has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, including Mick Jagger, Lulu, Leo Sayer, Donald Fagen, Kiki Dee and Roger Taylor. He's a charismatic musician with a unique personality that shines through in every one of his 250+ performances every year. With influences like Ray Charles, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis, Dino Baptiste is a force to be reckoned with in the blues and boogie-woogie scene!
This promises to be a high energy, engaging performance not to be missed!
