Dikeman, Parker, Drake
John Dikeman – saxophone
William Parker – bass, flutes
Hamid Drake – drums
Concert of the Year Dikeman, Parker, Drake @ The Bimhuis – 2015 Tim Sprangers in Jazzism Best Albums of 2015 Live at La Resistenza (eL NEGOCITO Records) – Colin Green for Free Jazz Blog David Shafir for undistracted listening Opduvel
BIOGRAPHY
This trio came about when John Dikeman had the opportunity to create a new group to present at Doek Festival #12. Dikeman went straight for one of the greatest rhythm sections of the last 20 years – asking William Parker and Hamid Drake to join him in a trio. William and Hamid had been a big influence on John’s playing since he discovered free jazz as a teenager. The trio has toured twice in Europe, released 2 albums, and is currently booking a tour for autumn of 2016.
REVIEWS
“The results here are powerful, exciting and engrossing – a real endeavour of heart and soul.”
Andy Hamilton, The Wire
4.5 stars
Mark Corroto, All About Jazz
“All in all, Live at La Resistenza is a supremely musical date, and almost as exhilarating on record as it must have been live.”
Dalston Sound
