Diz Disley, who has died aged 78, was a charismatic figure who came and went on the British jazz scene in several guises. 12 April 2010 • 6:17pm . Disley and Stephane Grappelli.

A talented guitarist and cartoonist, Diz Disley had a knack of avoiding commercial success. He had an unusual gift for sleeping through appointments with editors who wanted to commission his ...

So, William C. Disley, late of Ingleton and Planet Earth, I know you won¹t mind me saying that you will be missed and that, for you to have gone before your time like this, some of those carrots ...

Diz Disley, who has died aged 78, was a charismatic figure who came and went on the British jazz scene in several guises.

The death of Diz Disley sparked affectionate memories from fellow guitarist John Etheridge, who appears at Seven Jazz in Leeds next Thursday. All Sections. News you can trust since 1754.

Diz Disley was a versatile Django Reinhardt-inspired player who moved comfortably between concert stage, jazz club and folk club. It was his invitation to Grappelli to join him for a Cambridge ...

A master of double bass, with a great sense of humour, he is a member of the brilliant Moscow Drug Club and has played with many greats including Diz Disley, Denny Ilett, Karen Sharp, Clark Terry ...

COLYER has always occupied a special place in the affections of trad fans and this concert, held last April, also shows the esteem in which he is still held by former sidemen.

Fire has destroyed a farm building and two vehicles near Disley, Sask. Emergency officials say they got a call about the blaze Thursday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. CST at a property one kilometre ...