Mike Daly has been playing cornet since school and is well-known in the locality, hailing from Coylton, near Ayr.
Mike was inspired by Bix Beiderbecke,
Bobby Hackett and the great Louis Armstrong. In his early days he worked
with another well-known trumpeter, the late Duncan Whyte before forming his own
bands - The Dixieland Rhythm Kings; The Basin Street Dandies; the Mike Daly Jazz
& Blues Band and more recently the Mike Daly Trio with Stephen Coutts
(guitar) and Tommy Evans (bass).
In 2009 Mike became lead cornet for the newly formed Nova Scotia Jazz Band with
John Burgess (clarinet, sax), Roy Percy (bass) and Duncan Findlay (banjo,
guitar) For other information see www.novascotiajazzband.wordpress.com
Discography:
"Jazz Favourites" with the Rhythm Kings - issued originally in 2003 has been re-issued in 2006 as the Dixieland Rhythm Kings entitled "Running Wild" - an excellent recording which has proved popular.
"Live at Ayr 800 Jazz Festival" with the Dixieland Rhythm Kings. Though a "private" recording it portrays the band in fine musical form and enjoying the atmosphere of a "live" occasion. This is a limited edition "double disc" recording. Recorded October 2005
"Going To Chicago" with the MIke Daly Jazz & Blues Band. On this recording Mike adds Tommy Evans (bass), Stephen Coutts (guitar) and Bobby Orr (drums) with Jack Murray on trombone. This cd is packed with many great jazz "standards". Recorded January 2006.
"Together Again". On this recording Mike is joined by long-time friend and former school-mate trombonist John Service (ex Chris Barber Big Band 2009) , Stephen Coutts and Tommy Evans. A swinging, bluesy disc with some magnificent duets. This recording demonstrates the musical talents of Mike & John and an excellent rhythm section. One for the connoisseur! Recorded February 2005.
"Misty" - The Mike Daly Trio. Mike's latest release in 2006. Here he adds his smooth cornet style to the nimble fingers of Stephen Coutts(guitar) and the melodic bass of Tommy Evans to record, in their own style, a mixture of easily recognised "standards" from Gerschwin, Rodgers & Hart, Hammerstein to name but a few. An excellent cd for relaxing to.
"The Mike Daly Trio PLUS ONE" Recorded at the 2008 Ayr Jazz Festival. Mike is joined by Stephen Coutts (guitar), Tommy Evans (bass), Bobby Orr (drums) and special guest Mike Piggott (violin). Excellent double cd.
"The Mike Daly Dixieland Rhythm Kings" Recorded "live" at The Ayr Jazz Festival 2008. Band included Mike Daly (cornet), Jackie Murray (trombone, vocals), Kit Carey (banjo, vocals) Tommy Evans (bass) and Bobby Orr (drums). Another excellent double cd.
All cd's are £10.00 (inc. postage) - available by phone from Mike Daly on 01292-570348 or at the Jazz Club on club nights.
Mike Daly can be booked
through KC Promotions on 01292-443309.