Robert Dick and Soldier String Quartet
Releases:
Jazz Standards on Mars
Hailing from New York and living in Switzerland, flute virtuoso Robert Dick is best known for his work with the A.D.D. Trio, quartet Tambastics and wind trio New Winds. Classically trained, Dick's initial motivation for opening up the flute's soundworld came from listening to Jimi Hendrix and electronic music, and deciding that his instrument should be able to do such things in its own way. By extending his already astounding technical facility to include circular breathing, multiphonics, startling glissandi, novel tonal colors, and wide-ranging percussive and vocal effects, he has given his flutes sound qualities similar to electric guitars and synthesizers, and has completely shattered the boundaries of what was previously assumed to be possible on his instrument. For many years, Dick has been working with violinist David Soldier and Dave's adventurous Soldier String Quartet, featuring much-acclaimed Regina Carter as a soloist.
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