Chris Dagley obituary

Versatile session man and house drummer at Ronnie Scott's clubRonnie Scott's jazz club has found some superb local candidates for the taxing task of drumming in its house band over the years – including the wilful Phil Seamen in the 1960s, the innovative Tony Oxley into the 70s, and Oscar Peterson's regular percussionist Martin Drew in more recent times.For his balance of implacable timekeeping and graceful relaxation, his instant empathy with unfamiliar solo stars, his ability to power everyt...

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