Dwight Pattison

Dwight Pattison (died 16 June 2013) was an Indian bassist and guitarist born in Kolkata, India.[1][2]

Dwight Pattison
BornKolkata, India
Died16 June 2013 (aged 51)
Sikkim, India
GenresRock, jazz
Occupation(s)Bassist, guitarist
Associated actsKrosswindz, Adnan Sami, Moheener Ghoraguli

Career

Dwight Pattison did his apprenticeship as a sideman with High, the legendary rock band in Kolkata fronted by Dilip Balakrishnan and Lew Hilt, where he was exposed to the art of song writing.[3] Pattison toured with various bands and musicians, such as Moheener Ghoraguli, Adnan Sami,[4] Lesle Lewis, Gary Lawyer and Krosswindz, with whom he co-created the Bengali-language album "Poth Geche Benke".[5] He was known for his musical timing and talent on various instruments, particularly on the bass and acoustic guitar.[6] He died on 16 June 2013 in Sikkim, India of a heart attack.[7][8]

References
  1. Mohan, Rohini (21 May 2004). "Jazz night with Groove Suppa". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. "In memory of the ‘River Man’". deccanchronicle.com/. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. "The Hindu : Jazz Utsav is back again". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  4. "Adnan Sami pays tribute to his lead bass guitarist". mid-day. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  5. Banerjee, Vikramjit (23 June 2013). "Go-to guitar guy and malabodol mate". The Telegraph. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  6. "Metro Plus Coimbatore". The Hindu. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  7. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130617/jsp/calcutta/story_17015780.jsp#.Ugq0H2RxtHs
  8. "Remembering the life and times of Dwight Pattison". NME India. Retrieved 20 June 2013.



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