Neville Dickie

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地区: 欧美

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by Craig HarrisNeville Dickie is one Englands foremost stride and boogie-woogie pianists. A regular performer on BBC Radio, Dickie has made hundreds of appearances as a soloist or with his trio. One of the few British jazz pianists to score with a hit single — The Robins Return in 1969 — Dickie has continued to be embraced by British jazz enthusiasts. His 1975 album, Back to Boogie, sold more than 100,000 copies.A native of Englands County Durham, Dickie spent years playing piano in working mens clubs. After serving a stint in the Royal Air Force, he relocated to London, where he continued to plow his field in the citys pubs. Auditioned by the BBC, Dickie attracted the attention of Doreen Davies, the head of BBC radio 2. With Davies support, he became one of BBC Radios leading artists.Dickie remains active, performing in the London area with his trio and with a band, the Rhythmakers, that he formed in 1985.