Directions In Groove (DIG) were a popular Australian acid jazz band originally from the suburb of Redfern in Sydney, who produced several distinctive acid-jazz / groove / funk albums in the 1990's.

DIG released several albums on the EMI Music Australia and Polygram labels, with "Speakeasy" and "Deeper" achieving double platinum status. DIG have also toured the world, playing alongside artists such Herbie Hancock and Bootsy Collins.

The original DIG lineup featured Tim Rollinson on guitar, Scott Saunders on keyboards and vocals, Rick Robertson on Sax, Terepai Richmond on Drums and Alex Hewetson on Bass. The band's most popular tracks include "The Favourite", "Reinvent Yourself", and "Hip Replacement".

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Discography

1994 Directions in Groove (EP)
1994 Dig Deeper
1995 Speakeasy
1995 Live at the Basement (bonus live CD)
1998 Curvystrasse

External Links

Allmusic.com - Directions in Groove
Artists - Directions in Groove
Australian Music Online - Directions in Groove
PBS presents - Directions in Groove