Free, fun, and full of emotion, Dizzy & Fay is a songwriting duo featuring pianist Mark Lalama and vocalist Amanda Walther. Their melodies are fresh yet familiar, drawing listeners into their whimsical world with every original composition. With a one-of-a-kind take on the classic jazz sound, Dizzy & Fay deliver 100% original music that is as heartfelt as it is captivating.
Based in Southern Ontario, the duo has released two full-length albums, earning extensive airplay on jazz radio stations across the United States and Canada. Their latest album, Hooked, received glowing praise from Wholenote Magazine, describing the pair as “highly musical tunesmiths and storytellers,” while their 2021 song “I Knew It Was Love” was an official selection at the London Music Video Awards.
Dizzy & Fay’s unique blend of artistry stems from their rich musical backgrounds. Mark Lalama, a songwriter, pianist, and producer from Fenwick, has performed across North America and collaborated with some of Canada’s most renowned jazz artists, including Jackie Richardson, Marc Jordan, Guido Basso, and Molly Johnson.
Amanda Walther, a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter from Toronto, is celebrated for her emotive compositions, including the soundtrack for the LGBTQ+ film Walk With Me, which earned her multiple international awards for Best Composer and Best Soundtrack.
Together, Dizzy & Fay bring fresh energy to every performance, creating music that is timeless, engaging, and brimming with emotion.
The Jayne Hysen & Anna Pin Duo consists of bassist, Anna Pin and pianist/composer, Jayne Hysen. The pair have been performing together in London and Port Stanley for several years. They form the nucleus of the Jayne Hysen Quartet and the newly formed, Danu Rising Ensemble. While both are adept at playing jazz standards, their passion is performing original jazz pieces composed by Jayne and other women artists. This is their third appearance at the Aeolian Jazz Festival, and they are happy to be back.
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