Biography of dB-Infusion

Danny Berdichevsky's Infusion is a dynamic, high energy instrumental band which blends jazz rock fusion with elements from Latin, Flamenco, Classical, Middle Eastern and African music to produce a rich, melodic and highly original sound.

Over the years Danny has formed "various bands from "Requiem", one of Israelís first hard rock bands and "Augmented", jazz rock fusion, to his London based Gypsy Jazz duo, "Swing Duo" and "Wizards of Wonderland" (WOW) where he incorporated elements of World music into rock. He has worked with very diverse musicians covering a wide range of styles.

The concept of Infusion was born over the years as Danny worked with more and more different musicians from diverse musical backgrounds and delved deeper into the many musical forms. It became ever clearer to him that he would like to record and perform music that reflects the different styles he plays and where he could involve musicians he has worked with to make music which is honest and original where musicians can express themselves sharing true ability and individuality especially in the present musical climate where set song formulae, sampling and synthetic sounds prevail. Infusion is innovative, honest and in constant evolution.

Danny Berdichevsky (Guitars)

Danny has been playing for over 25 years studying many different styles from jazz, rock, gypsy jazz, flamenco to classical giving him enormous versatility and diversity in his playing. He formed one of Israel's first hard rock bands Requiem and later jazz rock fusion band Augmented. Since moving to the UK he has recorded with different musicians and has played many of the top rock and jazz venues such as Jazz CafÈ, The Marquee, Mean Fiddler, Rock Garden and the Garage with different artists as well as his former rock band Wizards of Wonderland. He formed gypsy jazz 'Swing Duo' with violinist Ben Coleman releasing the album 'Collage'. He toured with David Jean Baptiste and recorded on his album 'Neuriba'. He has also played with violinist Roberto Manes in the Soho Jazz Festival and in Rome with Vito Caporale and his San Remo award winning swing quartet I Baraonna.

Gonzalo Carrera (Keyboards)

Gonzalo originates from Spain where he played with top progressive band Galadriel receiving acclaim from Anthony Phillips (ex Genesis). Since moving to the UK in the 90s he has worked with many top names in progressive rock including John Helliwell (Supertramp), David O List (the Nice, Pink Floyd, Roxy music), Hugh McDowell (ELO), Damien Wilson (Rick Wakeman), Glenn Cornick and Clive Bunker (ex Jethro Tull) as well as names like Angie Brown (Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, Beverley Knight) and Kym Mazelle. He has also recently joined folk prog group Karnataka. He has recently been working withThe Ike Leo Trio, comprising Ike Leo on bass (Dick Henstall-Smith, Jazz Warriors) and also featuring drummer Dave Smith (Pete King). He has also been working with keyboard programmer Andy Thomas (Stevie Winwood, Geoff Downes, Stevie Wonder and many others) and sax player Mike Parlett (Roy Ayres, Simply Red, The Rhythm of Blues).

Rob Statham (Bass)

Rob studied at the Guildhall School of Music in the 80s and has subsequently recorded with many top musicians. In the late 80s he worked with saxophonist Ed Jones recording for the acid jazz label and appearing on BBC broadcasts as well as being featured on a Jazz FM interview in '89. He later worked extensively with saxophonist Theo Travis throughout the 90s recording three cds and touring widely including performances at Ronnie Scotts and Jazz Cafe. He also worked with Keith Emerson recording on 'Emerson plays Emerson'. More recently he has been working with guitarist John Etheridge notably with Zappatistas, touring Europe and the UK and recording a cd. Other credits to his name include Paz, Ian Carr's Nucleus, Jim Mullen and many others in the UK jazz scene.

Ollie Usiskin (Drums)

Ollie has been playing drums since he was 12 studying with Ciril Bass before going to Berklee School of Music (Boston) and then the Drummers Collective (New York) where he studied under Kim Plainfield.

He has since performed with many muscicians including Jimmy Haynes and has recorded with Ian Shaw on BB Coopers 'Best of British Vocal Jazz' and done session work with American TV Channel ITN-A&E. He has performed in and around London including the Barbican Concert Hall and The Marquee Club.

Steve Stephenson (Percussion)

Steve came from a family of talented musicians and is a very experienced musician in his own right. He started his career in the music industry as a professional guitarist playing with numerous acts both live and in studio moving later into promotion and A & R with Elton John's Rocket label where he had a big hand in both the discovery and nurturing of many of the label's acts. He was signed as a songwriter to 'Screen Gems' publishing company in the early 70's. As a percussionist Steve shows an incredible natural sense of rythmn and an instinctive feel for the different styles needed for Infusionís music. Tragically Steve passed away suddenly on Wednesday 13th October 2004. He will be greatly missed and always remembered for his great enthusiasm and his wonderful musical contribution to Infusion.