Brian Dickinson Big Band

When:
April 23, 2016 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
2016-04-23T20:30:00-09:00
2016-04-23T23:30:00-09:00
Cost:
$25

Brian Dickinson

Brian Dickinson has been a mainstay on the Canadian jazz scene for over thirty-five years. His skills as a jazz pianist, composer and arranger have been heard on well over sixty recordings including over ten of his own releases as leader.

As a sideman, Brian has performed and recorded with many of the greatest international players including: Jerry Bergonzi, Randy Brecker, Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie, Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Maria Schneider, Vince Mendoza, Dave Liebman, George Garzone, Donny McCaslin, Seamus Blake, Ron McClure, Bob Mintzer, Phil Nimmons, Rob McConnell, Mike Murley, Tom Harrell, Lee Konitz, the Woody Herman Band, Cab Calloway, Nick Brignola, Sonny Greenwich, Eddie Daniels, Don Thompson, Jane Bunnett, and Dewey Redman.

As well as touring Canada extensively, Brian has also toured the US, Europe and Asia.

Brian is bringing a band to the jazz Room, the  likes of which has not been seen since the heady days of the Boss Brass…

 

Saxophones: Andy Ballantyne, Luis Deniz, Kelly Jefferson, Jeff King, Perry White
Trombones: Al Kay, William Carn, Rob Somerville, Colin Murray
Trumpets: Jason Logue, Kevin Turcotte, Brian O’Kane, John MacLeod, Andrew McAnsh
Rhythm section: Sam Dickinson, Brain Dickinson,  Jim Vivian and Ted Warren