”Beyond the theatrics of make-up that’s just a little extra; peacock-feather ‘n’ tie-dye shirts and a rainbow emitting disco ball lies a voice with the call of the sirens and a hot handle on the blues” –Debbie Bourke, jazz journalist.
The Fabulous Red Diesel have released their new album ‘The Queensbury House Sessions’ which consists of sixteen extraordinary tracks including their much-anticipated lead track ‘Butterfly Mind’.
The hastings-based jazz group The Fabulous Red Diesel are Ms Kitty (Kat Lee-Ryan) on vocals, keys and flute; Duke Boom (husband, Will Lee-Ryan) on drums; Miss Bea-Have (Beatrice Gullick) on double bass, tuba and trumpet and Rabbi Jaffa Delicious (Simon Dobell) on guitar and trumpet.
The Fabulous Red Diesel are an unlikely collective, being comprised of a husband and wife on vocals and drums, a transgender trumpeter and double bassist; not forgetting a synth player and guitarist named Rabbi Jaffa Delicious. For many they may seem unconventional but that’s exactly the reason why their refreshing style and music are stealing the hearts of fans everywhere.
Their hit single ‘Butterfly Mind’ is a hypnotic track reminding us that no matter how one’s mind flits from one idea to the next, true love remains constant. With mesmerising vocals and a smooth-jazz accompaniment, the single is incredibly idyllic and rightfully reminiscent of the feelings which love bring.
“It’s about the way my brain works and the way music flits from one person to another, changing their perception (hopefully for the better) by tiny inspirational touches. And then it’s also a love song – I am married to the drummer and I’m saying no matter how many twists and turns and expansions my mind has, I am always grounded in him – you know I’ve got a butterfly mind but I settle on you ” – Kat
Typically appearing upbeat and energetic in live appearances, Kat’s life was turned around in 2006 when her sister took her own life. The stage show ‘Sparkly Bird’, written by Kat as part of her grieving process, has gone on to sell-out theatres as well as teach audiences about mental health.
The Fabulous Red Diesel are a fantastic collective, introducing us to extremely talented musicians and a superb EP in ‘The Queensbury House Sessions’.
Written by Francesca Bass
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