Walt Dickerson
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: April 16, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died: May 15, 2008 in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
- Active: 1931 - 2008
Biography
Walt Dickerson was a pioneering American jazz vibraphonist known for his innovative post-bop and free jazz explorations. He developed a highly individual style, using custom mallets to produce a rapid, metallic, yet plush sound that set him apart from predecessors like *Milt Jackson*. After gaining notice in the early 1960s and winning the Down Beat 'New Star' award in 1962, he recorded a series of influential albums for the #New Jazz# label, including 'This Is Walt Dickerson!' and 'To My Queen', often alongside collaborators like *Andrew Hill* and *Andrew Cyrille*. Following a decade-long hiatus, he returned in the mid-1970s, recording prolifically for #SteepleChase# and creating memorable duo albums with *Sun Ra*.
Walt Dickerson Discography
- This Is Walt Dickerson! (1961) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Relativity (1962) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- A Sense of Direction (1962) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- To My Queen (1963) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Plays Unity (1964) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Impressions of "A Patch of Blue" (1966) - Album - rated 3.59/5