Robert Dick | |
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Background information | |
Born | New York City, New York | January 4, 1950
Genres | free improvisation, new jazz, classical contemporary |
Occupation(s) | flutist, composer, teacher, author |
Instrument(s) | Flute, piccolo |
Years active | 1973-present |
Labels | New World, Tzadik, Enja, NEMU, Mulatta |
Website | www |
Robert Dick (born January 4, 1950) is a flutist, composer, teacher, inventor, and author.
His musical style is a mix of classical, world music, electronic and jazz. 2014, the National Flute Association awarded Dick its Lifetime Achievement Award.[1] The New York Times said his “technical resources and imagination seem limitless"[2] while JazzTimes called him “revolutionary.”[3]
Dick invented the "glissando headjoint" a custom flute modification allowing the player to achieve effects similar to the whammy bar of an electric guitar.[4]