Dick Titterington - Yellow Dance CD

Becoming aware of Jazz music at the age of 8, Dick's early influences in the jazz trumpet world were Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, Booker Little, Miles Davis, and Clark Terry (to name a few).

Over the years Dick has worn many musical hats. He has been experienced playing symphonic music, chamber ensembles, classical solo work, rock & roll, funk, blues, Casino showroom acts (such as Natalie Cole and Tony Bennett), Broadway Musicals, and Jazz ensembles of various sizes.

Over the years, Dick has had the opportunity to play with many notable musicians both in the jazz and classical genres. Dick currently holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in trumpet performance from the University of Nevada, Reno. He resides in Portland, OR where he is active in the music scene.

Personnel: Dick Titterington (trumpet); Dick Titterington; Rob Davis (tenor saxophone); Scott Steed (double bass); Tim Jensen (flute); Randy Porter (melodica); Todd Strait (drums).

Recording information: Heavywood Studios (12/17/2004-12/18/2004).

JazzTimes (p.92) - "Titterington has inspiration to match his execution....'Seams' appears to be an exercise in wistfulness until Titterington's solo turns it slightly acidic."