“For the Love of Music”

Hello I’m Denis, Denis Ahmet.  I was born, raised, live and work in the East end of London.  I have loved music for as long as I can remember.  At a very young age I was always tapping out rhythms with my hands. At the age of twenty one I formed my first band with my cousin, Matt and Geoff the drummer.  We performed mainly local clubs and pub circuits winning many talent competitions along the way and having enormous fun wherever we performed.

In the late eighties I met Pro Sax player ‘Godfrey Madura’ (Ex Steel Pulse) who said that I had natural rhythm and playing ability.  Godfrey was a great teacher and a great person, who taught me a lot about Jazz including ‘Giant Steps’ by John Coltrane.  We played original Jazz funk compositions for many years until Godfrey unfortunately passed away in 2008.  I remained loyal with Godfrey, we went through many musicians, except for the last set-up we had, which included David Charles ex drummer for Terrence Trent Derby, Little Dread a local Bass player and Moses another local musician who played Percussion.  Shortly before I met Godfrey I met my lovely wife Joy.  We have raised two beautiful Daughters Danielle and Chloe.  Bringing up a family took priority; I played occasionally with Godfrey until life got easier.

In 2006 I began to write my own compositions and have not stopped since.  I developed my song writing skills listening and performing Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, Mozart and joining a musician website called BandAMP.com.  I now class myself as a Multi-Instrumentalist songwriter with the Guitar as my main instrument. After many months of practise I’m now accomplished with the Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Keyboards, Mandolin, Flute, Violin and Bass. I can also sing.

On the 20th August 2009, I launched my first album ‘Laughter of Joy’, which I wrote, performed and produced from my home studio. There’s no better buzz or sense of achievement for me than when I produce an original piece of music and listen to the final production.  I have learned so much recently, long may it continue. I have since produced two other albums looking to produce many more.

I just love it!!!

Above the Clouds is a dynamic acoustic band 
based in the wigan/Leigh area. armed with numerous original songs and covers.

Vincent and Beccy have been writing music together and playing locally around Suffolk and London for the past four years. Previously teamed with drummer Rich Herbert (now travelling somewhere in New Zealand) and the dearly missed late Clive Adams on bass, the Jim Jims created a sound both laid-back and dynamic and could often be found in a local country pub or down town venue drawing in the punters - young and old, from all walks of life. They write their own songs, sometimes in English, French or both and have developed a distinctive laid back style that encompasses jazz, bossa nova, chanson francaise, soul and everything in between. Often accompanied by the incredible talents of both guitar maestro Daniel Hughes and the percussion marvel that is Tom Robinson (though solely percussionist he is not), the Jim Jims are set to make 2014 a musical adventure to remember. Coming to a venue near you soon!



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