Dwight Pattison

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

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

Career[edit]

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[edit]

  1. Mohan, Rohini (21 May 2004). "Jazz night with Groove Suppa". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2019.[dead link]
  2. "In memory of the ‘River Man’". deccanchronicle.com/. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. "Jazz Utsav is back again". The Hindu. 18 May 2004. Retrieved 30 January 2018.[dead link]
  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. Archived from the original on 20 December 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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