About
Mark Johnson
vocals/guitar
Dizzy’s front man Mark Johnson has been a staple in the Twin Cities music scene for several years. He has had the pleasure of gracing some of the finest performance stages in town. From the Dakota to The Guthrie Theater to Hell’s Kitchen the 331Club all the way out to the 318 Café! Dizzy is a favorite personal project of his allowing him to explore some of the greatest songs ever written in the tone of his own powerful voice!
Each live performance with Dizzy is filled with some of the best performers this side of the Mississippi given wide birth to blow your musical mind! Dizzy is your new favorite Jazz/blue eyed soul band from Minneapolis.
Joe Elliot
Lead guitar
Joe Elliott has spent 30 years playing professionally in Los Angeles as sideman, musical director and composer in a variety of music settings including network TV, movie soundtrack, studio, concert and club venues. In 2010 he left Los Angeles and moved to join the rich music scene in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to being a great guitar player, Joe is also an outstanding educator. While in LA he was the Director of the Guitar Dept at the Guitar Institute and later, VP of Education. Once moving to the Twin Cities, he was chair off the guitar department at the famed McNally Smith College of Music in St Paul.
During his career he has had the good fortune of performing with some of the world’s greatest musicians. The list is too long for a web page, but here are a few, David Sanborn, Bobby Lyle, Brandon Fields, Brian White.
Jason Craft
Piano/B3 Organ
Jason Craft has been a full-time professional keyboardist for over a decade. He has performed with many of the top local and national artists around the country. As musical director and pianist for Sheila Raye Charles (daughter of the legendary Ray Charles), Jason toured the globe until her passing a few years back. Without question Jason is one of the “first call” musicians in the Twin Cities and can be found on any given night playing with some of the best Twin Cities acts on some of the most prestigious stages. His resume’ includes working with Jason Marsalis, Slide Hampton, Michael Brecker, Eric Gales, Moses Oakland, Jackie Evancho and several other notable musicians. His ability to not just play well, but to cause the hearer to feel what he is playing is something to behold. If you have the chance to hear Jason do his thing you should not miss it.
Aaron Fabbrini
Bass Guitar
Aaron Fabbrini is not only one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, but also one of the most innovative and creative musicians in the Twin Cities. Known for his exceptional bass and pedal steel work with artists such as Sara Groves, Romantica, Jars of Clay, and many others, Aaron—affectionately known as "Fabbs"—has a remarkable ability to intuitively understand what each song needs. As he plays, he draws listeners into a world where the bass guitar reigns supreme. His presence in the band ensures that every performance offers a new and extraordinary experience.
Tim Zhorne
Drums/musical director
Tim Zhorne (Drummer/Musical Director) is a professional drummer, percussionist, producer and educator who offers 40 years of experience as a performing artist. Live performances include tours, festivals and clinics with artists including Cory Wong, Eric Gales, Connie Evingson, Cookie Coleman, Nachito Hererra, Davina and the Vagabonds, Sheila Ray Charles, and Caitlyn Smith. As producer/arranger, Tim has worked with a wide range of artists and has proven results across a full spectrum of musical environments that keep him in high demand. Tim’s ability to not just keep the beat but to compliment the moment makes listening to what he does a sheer delight. From wigged out jazz with crazy time signatures to Gospel, to straight up Rock and Roll, he is one of the best around.
