The rich harmonic style of Dick LaVine is perfectly adapted to the
vintage American 20th century songs that he admires. Dick LaVine is
devoted to the The Great American Songbook: the music of Berlin,
Ellington, Gershwin, Kern, Porter, et al. His understanding of the
music and his passionate interpretation of these classics makes for
compelling listening.
When I first heard Dick play, I was immediately impressed with how much music he is able to get out of his solo 1926 Wheatstone English 48 key treble concertina. Through bellows control, multiple chord voicings and a delicate singing rubato, Dick makes these great old tunes come alive with a firm and gentle hand.
When I first heard Dick play, I was immediately impressed with how much music he is able to get out of his solo 1926 Wheatstone English 48 key treble concertina. Through bellows control, multiple chord voicings and a delicate singing rubato, Dick makes these great old tunes come alive with a firm and gentle hand.
His music has the sure and easy grace of a man who knows how to
dance. He has been married to Serena for 37 years. Together
they discovered the sensuousness of close embrace Argentine tango
resulting in numerous NYC concert hall performances.
In 1967, Dick began studying concertina with the great Boris Matusewitch who became more than a teacher and mentor but also a dear friend. When Boris passed away in 1978, Dick put the instrument down for what he thought would be a week. The week turned into 22 years! He began playing again in 2000.
In 1967, Dick began studying concertina with the great Boris Matusewitch who became more than a teacher and mentor but also a dear friend. When Boris passed away in 1978, Dick put the instrument down for what he thought would be a week. The week turned into 22 years! He began playing again in 2000.
Summertime - George Gershwin
As Time goes By - Herman Hupfeld
Speak Low - Kurt Weill
September Song - Kurt Weill
Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington
As Time goes By - Herman Hupfeld
Speak Low - Kurt Weill
September Song - Kurt Weill
Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington
Dick LaVine