Deirdre Cartwright

Deirdre Cartwright (born 27 July 1958) is a British guitarist and composer.

Cartwright was a member of Painted Lady, which later became known as Girlschool; she left to form another band, Tour De Force.

In 1983, Cartwright provided the guitar tuition element of the BBC/PBS series Rockschool alongside bass guitarist Henry Thomas and drummer Geoff Nicholls. In 1989, along with Alison Rayner, Cartwright started a regular monthly night at the Vortex Jazz Club called Blow The Fuse. She was a member of the popular Guest Stars sextet which toured widely in the UK and abroad during the 1980s. She is currently a member of the Alison Rayner Quintet, and leads her own trio Organik.

Discography With ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet) Short Stories (2019) A Magic Life (2016) August (2014)

As leader Emily Remembered (2011) Tune Up Turn On Stretch Out (2008) Dr Quantum Leaps (2005) Precious Things (2002) Play (1996) Debut (1994)

With The Guest Stars The Guest Stars - compilation (2006) Live in Berlin (1987) Out at Night (1985) The Guest Stars (1984)

With Tour de Force Nightbeat (1980) EMI Records School Rules (1981) Beat the Clock (1982)