Album Notes

Dick Hindman began playing classical piano at age 11.

Then, in 1961, someone played him an Oscar Peterson record.

He was excited by jazz since it combined the dynamic rhythmical concepts of blues and the tonality of classical music.

He then began listening to Eroll Garner, George Shearing, Art Tatum, Ahmad Jamal, Miles Davis with Wynton Kelly, and Bill Evans.

In 1972, Dick played his first recording date as a sideman on Pete Christlieb's "Jazz City" album.

In 1973, Dick moved to San Francisco where he worked as a musician in many jazz clubs.

In 1978, Dick went to Denver for nine months to head up a trio at Clyde's Pub where he worked with Sonny Stitt, Lou Donaldson, Dakota Staton, Harold Land, Blue Mitchell, Leon Thomas, Eddie Jefferson and Richie Cole.

Back in San Francisco, Dick joined up with Richie Cole, recording and touring in Japan, Europe, the United States and Canada.

He performed on many Riche Cole albums including "Hollywood Madness" (Muse), "Alto Annie" (Palo Alto Records), "Steam" (Palo Alto Records), "Pop Bop" (Fantasy) and "Profile" (Heads Up).

He also performed on the Manhattan Transfer's Grammy winning "Vocalese" album.

Dick has also played with Stan Getz, Toots Thielemans, and many other jazz greats.