Republic of Jazz: Brian Dickinson

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Dave Young - Mantra (October 2021 Modica Music)

The basic group was a sextet augmented by John Johnson (alto sax, flute) Les Ault (flute) and Ewen Farncolme (B3 organ).

The original compositions are largely from 5-10 years ago. Waltz for Blue is dedicated to Blue Mitchell who I played with on several occasions at Bourbon St jazz club in Toronto in the 80's.

Ode to the Southwest was originally recorded with Cedar Walton but this version I especially like with the B3 overdub.

I would like to thank all the musicians -Kevin,Perry,Reg,Brian,Terry,John,Les and Ewen - for their exceptional talents in bringing this music "alive" during a difficult time.And many thanks to my friend and producer Roberto Occhipinti for making us all sound great! Photos by Dan Nawrocki.

1. Green St Caper 06:21

2. The Gypsy 06:10

3. Waltz For Blue 06:22

4. Evidence 03:57

5. Mantra 05:16

6. Opus De Funk 05:59

7. Ode To The Southwest 07:47

8. We Three As One 06:16

9. Myako’s Waltz 06:13

Dave Young - Bass

Kevin Turcotte - Trumpet

Perry White - Tenor Sax and Bass Clarinet

Reg Schwager - Guitar

Brian Dickinson - Piano

Terry Clarke - Drums

John Johnson - Alto Sax and Flute

Les Allt - Flute

Ewen Farncombe - Organ

Produced By Roberto Occhipinti for Modica Music

Recorded and Mixed by Sydney Galbraith

Recorded at Modica Music Studio, August 2020

Artwork and Graphics by Gabriel Altrows

Photos by Daniel Nawrocki

PREORDER

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Brian Dickinson Quintet, The - The Rhythm Method (ADDO RECORDS 2017)

Worldwide Release Date: January 20th, 2017

“The Rhythm Method” is Brian Dickinson’s eleventh release as a leader.

The ten tracks are all original compositions by the leader including, “Orion”, a tribute to the great Wayne Shorter and “The Rhythm Method Suite”, a series of compositions inspired by the music of Lennie Tristano.

Veteran jazz pianist Brian Dickinson has been a mainstay on the Toronto jazz scene for over thirty years. As well as leading his own trio, quartet, quintet and (most lately!) big band projects, he can be heard in bands led by Pat LaBarbera and Kirk MacDonald. He has also worked and recorded with Kenny Wheeler, Jerry Bergonzi, Lee Konitz and Tom Harrell among many others.