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Sam Dickinson

Sam Dickinson was born in Toronto, and began playing guitar at the age of eight. He studied jazz during high school at the Humber College Community Music Program, followed by studies at New England Conservatory, Humber College, and McGill University. Dickinson received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Miami in 2019. Dickinson’s formative years included guitar instruction from Mick Goodrick, Lorne Lofsky, Ben Monder, Joe Morris, John Hart, Ted Quinlan, and Brad Shepik, as well as composition/arranging lessons from John Hollenbeck, Christine Jensen, and Joe Sullivan. Dickinson has shared the stage with Donny McCaslin, Jerry Bergonzi, Jack DeJohnette, Seamus Blake, Jean- Michel Pilc, Dave Holland, Pat LaBarbara, Jimmy Heath, and Danilo Perez, to name a few. Dickinson released his debut album Don’t Ask Me in 2023, and maintains an active schedule performing, composing, and teaching. Dickinson’s second album Gemini Duets (TQM Records) is a collection of solo guitar music, and was released digitally and on vinyl in 2025.


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Artie Roth Quartet: Resonants

Read "Resonants" reviewed by Troy Dostert


Although composed during the Covid pandemic, the ten tracks on Artie Roth's Resonants give no ground to despair or gloom. Rather, the Toronto- based bassist aims for a more hopeful register here and, with the help of the sympathetic members of his fine quartet, he delivers. A strong lyrical sensibility and an ability to find a winning groove are also in evidence, resulting in a well-constructed album which holds up well over multiple encounters. This is Roth's third ...

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"Dickinson brings an assured voice on each type of guitar, aims for accessibility and good fun, and lets bop language carry the day…"

Will Chernoff - Rhythm Changes

“Sam Dickinson expertly utilizes acoustic, electric and fretless guitars, and a few effects, to create seamless textures and sculptural layers that flow in an emotionally-rich and seductive production that weaves from track to track with effortless and sophisticated precision.”

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Gemini Duets

TQM Recording Co.
2025

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Resonants

TPR Records
2023

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The South Detroit...

TQM Recording Co.
2023

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Sky Blues

From: Resonants
By Sam Dickinson

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