Kenny Dickenson
London, United Kingdom | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | INDIE | AFM
Music
Press
"...He's played keyboards with the great Daryl Hall. He's also the man behind one of the best remixes we've featured since the site began in 2009: his Resuscitated Edit of She's Mine by AOR colossus Steve Perry. And now he returns with his latest exclusive for us. Featuring Junior Walker on saxophone, Urgent was the first single off Foreigner's classic 1981 album 4 and here Redken transforms it into a dark and atmospheric peak time club track..." - AOR Disco
"...Kenny Dickenson showed his versatility by standing up from the piano to don a flashy metal washboard/necktie and blow a couple of sharp-muted trumpet solos..." - Santa Barbara Independent
"...this album benefits from a unifying character that is a tribute to Kenny Dickenson's no nonsense production skills but, above all, illustrates the maturity and depth of Hogie's song writing..." - Whispering' and Hollerin'
"...This multi-coloured, multi-textured, multi-layered CD has been produced with love, patience, expertise and great attention to detail. Kenny Dickenson (Co- Producer) has helped enormously in this regard..." - Jazz Views
"...Stopping the Love was similarly percussive, with keyboardist Kenny Dickenson adding to the stew with his own side-drum (as well as whipping out his trumpet for a crowd-pleasing solo)..." - Daily Telegraph (UK)
"... Supported by a cast of talented musicians – producer and pianist Kenny Dickinson (KT Tunstall, Billy Bragg), C J Hillman (Billy Bragg), Luke Bullen (Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros), Angie Pollock (Goldfrapp), Arnulf Lindner (Ed Harcourt), Steve Weston (Wilco Johnson/Roger Daltry) and Noel Langley (Radiohead/Michael Nyman)- Hogie’s talent is allowed to shine..." - Americana UK
"...her backing quartet, also including drummer/fiance Luke Bullen and keyboardist/trumpeter Kenny Dickenson was quite fine..." - Country Standard Time
"...Chance meeting with producer Kenny Dickenson (KT Tunstall, Billy Bragg, Rumer) leading to collaboration with Dickenson on keyboards who also assembled renowned musicians CJ Hillman (Billy Bragg) on guitar & pedal steel, Luke Bullen (Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros) on drums, Angie Pollock (Goldfrapp) on backing vocals, Arnulf Lindner (Ed Harcourt) on cello, blues-harp legend Steve 'West' Weston (Wilco Johnson/Roger Daltrey) and trumpet maestro Noel Langley who provides haunting accompaniment in the mariachi of 'Ballad Of Santa Muerte'.
Superbly crafted throughout 'River Of Mercy' visits gospel while allure of 'Think Of Me' conjures love's dream. Idle hands, the devil's work, brushed aside in toe-tapper 'Devil's Got His Work To Do' . Genre hopping remit fulfilled with the harmonica on the R&B of 'Toe The Line', spare two minutes to board the last train and enjoy the ride..." - Fatea
"...excellent support from Kenny Dickenson, who produced and played piano and bass as well as backing vocals, CJ Hillman is on guitars and pedal steel, Luke Bullen on drums and percussion and Hogie himself on lead vocals and guitar. The harmonies are always way above average as is the sympathetic playing from all concerned on these twelve beautifully written Tim Higgins originals..." - American Roots UK
"...If you buy one CD from a new artist this year, then you should make sure it is this one..." - Amazon
"...the overall effect is astonishingly successful in creating a new work that doesn't rely on cliché or safe conformity but dares to explore..." - All About Jazz
Discography
ALBUMS
KT Tunstall- Eye To The Telescope
KT Tunstall- Acoustic Extravaganza
KT Tunstall- Drastic Fantastic
Jack Savoretti- Between The Minds
Natalie Imbruglia- Counting Down The Days
Du Blonde- Welcome Back To Milk
VA- She Will Have Her Way (The Songs Of Neil And Tim Finn)
Soundtracks
Shaun The Sheep OSTCookie's Fortune OST
The Invisible Circus OST
SINGLES
KT Tunstall- Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall- Under The Weather
KT Tunstall- Hold On
KT Tunstall- Saving My Face
VA- This Is Drum And Bass
VA- Jazz Jungle
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Bio
Kenny Dickenson is a musician, composer, producer and musical director based in London who has worked in the music industry for over 25 years. He has toured the world over many times playing in prestigious venues including Sydney Opera House and Giants Stadium, USA; as well as prominent festivals including Japan’s Fuji Rock and UK’s Glastonbury. International TV shows range from Letterman and Leno in the US to Later with Jools in the UK and he has even performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Awards in Oslo - twice! Artists that Dickenson has worked with include, but are not limited to; KT Tunstall, Natalie Imbruglia, Darren Hayes (ex. Savage Garden), Billy Bragg, Rumer, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and many, many more…
Some personal highlights of his career include playing with Daryl Hall on his Award-winning TV show ‘Live From Daryl’s House”, playing on the Oscar-Nominated film ‘Shaun The Sheep’, and playing on the soundtrack of the film ‘Cookies Fortune’ where his keys can be heard alongside contributions from U2’s Bono and The Edge.
In addition to his performance career, Dickenson has established himself in the industry as a producer, composer, remixer and artist in his own right. Corporate clients include: UK’s Endemol TV, the BBC, ITV, CH4, Sky... to name a few. He has composed Ad campaigns for leading international brands from L’Oreal to Smirnoff and has remixed songs for a varied list of artists, most notably, KT Tunstall and Ned Doheny. He has also produced albums by Noel Langley and Hogie.
Currently, Dickenson is extremely excited to be putting the finishing touches to his debut solo album (coming out soon) featuring pieces for Solo and Multiple Piano.
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