Neville Dickie

at the Sherborn Inn
May 27th, 2008

New England jazz fans got a taste of English stride and boogie-woogie master, Neville Dickie's dazzling solos and entertaining stories at the Sherborn Inn on Tuesday, supported by three of New England's finest musicians, Stan McDonald, soprano sax and clarinet, Jeff Hughes cornet, and  Dave Bragdon, drums.  This was Dickie's 8th appearance at the Sherborn Inn.  He entertained the fans with some Fats Waller, ragtime, boogie-woogie, and his forte, Stride.

quartet
Dave Bragdon, Jeff Hughes, Stan McDonald, Neville Dickie

New England's own exceptional stride pianist, Ross Petot, joined Neville
displaying mutual respect in an astounding stride 4-handed piano duet.


Neville & Ross

Photos by Ellen MacDonald

Neville's style, described as "showing off before the company" demands machine-gun speed, flashy fingering and a powerful, accurate left hand-- his left hand speed and total accuracy will take your breath away. 

One of few British jazz pianists to have recordings on the Hit Parade, he has played hundreds of radio broadcasts over the BBC, both solo and with his trio.  Always in demand all over the world, he regularly tours in Switzerland, France, Belgium an Germany.  Described as relaxed and self-confident, convivial, brash and sensitive at once, and remarkably versatile, Neville is able to evoke the styles of Fats Waller, Willie "the Lion" Smith, James P. Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, and other classic pianists, and capable of doing it phenomenally well.  This was Neville Dickie's only performance in Massachusetts, a one-night stopover at the Inn during his busy tour.

The Sherborn Inn, home of the popular weekly traditional and swing jazz series is now in its 13th season.  Word of the high caliber of music and the enthusiastic and devoted audience at this local establishment has spread to the world jazz community.  International guests always receive a warm reception, and keep returning when in the States.   The Sherborn Inn is located at the junction of Routes 27 and 16 in Sherborn, MA and is  wheelchair accessible.  Phone (800) 552-9742 or (508) 655-9521. 



Updated June 12, 2008


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