ROBERT DICK
Genres: Avant-Garde Jazz, Jazz Related Improv, Composition, Eclectic Fusion, Third Stream • United States

With equally deep roots in classical music old and new and in free improvisation and new jazz, Robert Dick has established himself as an artist who has not only mastered, but redefined the flute.  Known worldwide for creating revolutionary visions of the flute's musical role, listening to Robert Dick play solo has been likened to the experience of hearing a full orchestra.  His performances typically include flute (with his invention, the Glissando Headjoint®)piccolo, alto flute, and bass flutes in C and F.  On special occasions, he'll bring out the giant, stand-up contrabass flute. Current performance projects include: SOLO RECITALS of original compositions for flutes, selected from Dick’s thirty years of creating music – repertoire ranges from the now classic Afterlight to the speed-metal intensity of Satan, Oscillate My Metallic Sonatas DUO CONCERTS with pianist Ursel Schlicht - collaborative repertoire and works by both artists KING CHUBBY: concerts with the "ambient/overdrive" read more...