Walt Dickerson

• Born: 1931, Philadelphia, PA
• Died: May 15, 2008
• Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
• Genres: Jazz
• Instrument: Vibraphone
• Representative Albums: "To My Queen," "This Is Walt Dickerson!," "A Sense of Direction"

Biography

Walt Dickerson made an impact when he first emerged in the early '60s -- he won the Down Beat Critic's Poll as New Star in 1962 -- but as the years have passed, he's become much less visible. Dickerson graduated from Morgan State College in 1953. After serving in the Army from 1953-1955, he settled in California, where he led a band that included Andrew Cyrille and Andrew Hill. In his early-'60s heyday, Dickerson played the clubs on the New York scene. He worked with Sun Ra, recording Impressions of a Patch of Blue in 1965. Shortly thereafter, Dickerson retired from performing for nearly a decade and returning in 1975. In the years 1977-1978, he made the bulk of his recordings for the SteepleChase label, which included duos with Sun Ra, guitarist Pierre Dorge, and bassist Richard Davis. Also in 1978, Dickerson recorded in a quartet with pianist Albert Dailey. Dickerson has been one of the few vibists to exhibit an awareness of free jazz techniques, though he's manifestly conversant in the language of post-bop. Dickerson has performed around his native Philadelphia. ~ Chris Kelsey, All Music Guide

To My Queen Buy this CD	Peace Buy this CD	Sense of Direction Buy this CD	This Is Walt Dickerson! Buy this CD	Impressions of a Patch of Blue Buy this CD
Visions Buy this CD	To My Queen Revisited Buy this CD	Relativity Buy this CD	Vibes in Motion Buy this CD	Tenderness Buy this CD

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