Born: December 20, 1990 Primary Instrument: Drums
Young Scottish drummer/composer/bandleader Corrie Dick was named as 'one to watch in 2011' by Jazzwise magazine. He is fortunate to be involved in a few exciting bands and to have shared the stage with a diversity of influential Brittish musicians including Bobby Wellins, Pete Wareham, Tom Cawley, Mike Walker, Paul Towndrow and Kit Downes. He is a current member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland and Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra.
In 2009 & 2010 Corrie competed in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year Competition.
Corrie recently began studying at Trinity College of Music in London with Dave Wickins as his one-to-one tutor.
Corrie launched his debut release 'Scenes For Someone' (available for online download) in 2010 with a tour of Scotland.
The album highlights the talents of;
Phil Cardwell - Trumpet
Ruaridh Pattison - Alto Saxophone
Jonathan Chung - Tenor Saxophone
Pete Johnstone - Piano
Sean Pentland - Double Bass
Awards:
Finalist in BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year
2009 & 2010.
Last Updated: February 13, 2011
“With such vibrance and flair there is no doubt in my mind that
Corrie will soon assert himself as one of the finest
contemporary percussionists on the UK scene.”
- Will Vinson (Jonathan Kreisberg, Ari Hoenig)
“Teenage drummer-composer Corrie Dick showed admirable
imagination and talent on his debut download, 'Scenes For
Someone'.”
- Jazzwise (One To Watch For 2011 Section)
“Dick is a thoughtful, responsive drummer who doesn’t hog
the leader’s limelight, preferring to support the musicians in
front of him and let the music breathe, and there’s a strong
sense of melody as well as a growing individuality in his
compositions.”
- Rob Adams, The Herald
“Corrie Dick played with relaxed clarity and genuinely musical
propulsion”
- Herald Scotland Staff
“The drummer's playing really excellently, swinging really well.
Left foot is doing exactly what it should be- it's locking
everything in.”
- Ian Darrington on Corrie playing with SYJO at
the National Big Band Competition finals in Cardiff
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