Dick is originally from London but moved to the West Country in 1980.
In the 1960s he regularly performed with the Alan Kirby Band on BBC Jazz Club and on BBC TV in the early 70s.
During his career he frequently played with Syd Lawrence as a regular ‘dep’ on his London gigs. He has appeared many times in concerts along side the bands of Harry Gold, Sid Phillips and Freddy Randall.
In addition to being a regular member of Shaston Jazz & Swing, he is the musical director of Frome Swing Band.
The Flugel is a very mellow lush sounding form of Trumpet.