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MR FLAMENCO MEETS MR GAMBUS
AT BACKYARD TONIGHT
Mar 23, 2005, The Malay Mail
Backyard Pub: Peter Dickson

By Errol de Cruz. Click to enlarge

The Backyard Pub and Grill will showcase a special music presentation by flamenco guitarist Peter Dickson and jazz virtuoso Farid 'Mr Gambus' Ali tonight at 9.30pm.

The night promises to be an exciting showcase of magnificent fretboard skills by two experienced craftmasters.

It will feature solo performances by Peter and Farid, backed by an outfit that boasts musicians like David 'Awa' Yee on bass, John Thomas on drums and Eric Li on keyboards.

There will be no cover charge or entrance fee; likewise no reservations.

Dickson is an accomplished flamenco and acoustic jazz guitarist with 10 albums to his credit.

Born in Bangalore, India, to English parents, ahe started his music career at 13 and has since travelled and performed in Europe, India, Japan and Australia. He has been described as 'Australia's fastest guitarist' with impeccable technique and emotion, executing complex lines with artistic integrity and precision, and surprising every now and then with percussive drumming on the guitar body.

Dickson is currently on tour promoting his solo album Alone with You which reflects years of immersion in varied styles including Latin, Spanish, Indian and French gypsy music.

His first claim to fame was a hit record entitled Flamenco Falsetas with Juan Martinez in 1996 which sold more than 60,000 copies in Australia.

The success of the album introduced Dickson to legendary Australian finger stylist Tommy Emmanuel, with whom he did three live appearances.

Dickson is currently carving a solo career blending the best of Latin, Spanich, Indian and Frency gypsy styles.

Farid Ali is a well-known jazz guitarist in the region who has recently taken to the Malay lute or gambus as his instrument of choice.

He has participated in more than 40 jazz festivals around the world. For the past 15 years, he has performed and recorded with such stars as Ernie Watts, Eric Marienthal, Bobby McFerrin, Steve Thornton, Jeremy Monteiro, Lee Jeung Sik and Randy Bernsen.

He is currently toying with the idea of pursuing a doctorate on the 3,000-year-old gambus.

Backyard Pub & Grill is located at 28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

For more, visit www.backyardpub.com or call 03-62010318.

Links: Peter Dickson | Profile |

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