Introducing...
Dave Ball - better known in the music business as Taif. Is recognised as one of Europe's premier professional bass players.
Taif Studied Music at Leeds College of Music, shortly after which he began his career touring the UK and US with Jools Holland and the Millionaires.
On returning to the U. K., Taif followed his heart and his love of jazz and teamed up with Barbara Thompson, Jon Hisemann and Paraphernalia, recording and touring extensively throughout Europe to this day.
When Paraphernalia were in between tours, Taif collaborated with a variety of musicians ranging in diversity from Killing Joke to Lloyd Cole.
Other Bands
Other bands include John Martyn, David Knopfler, Steve Hackett and Jon Hisemann’s Colosseum.
His involvement with the German Pop band Voodoo Club, culminated in the creation of Voodoo Cult – Taif and Philip Boa’s death metal extravaganza of the 90s.
Current Projects
Taif is currently working with Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia, The Billy Thompson Quartet, The Hindenburgs and Welsh band Amledd. Future tours include Japan, UK and Europe.
More about Taif's current projects here, Current Projects
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