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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZWELLSTOOD, Dick(b 25 November 1927, Greenwich CT; d 24 July 1987, Palo Alto CA) Name pronounced 'Wellstead'; pianist in traditional style derived from James P. Johnson, etc. Also a good writer (e.g. of sleeve notes, and brilliantly funny letters for those lucky enough to receive them) and a qualified attorney. He came to fame playing in a band with Bob Wilber '46, played with Sidney Bechet in Chicago '47, with Rex Stewart, Charlie Shavers etc at Nick's in NYC. He toured with thr World's Greatest Jazz Band; toured '80s in the Blue Three with Kenny Davern and drummer Bobby Rosengarden. He made many albums as sideman with Wilber, etc, as well as solo sets (CD on Solo Art), and always had many fans. Duo Never In A Million Years on Challenge with Kenny Davern was made live at the Vineyard Theatre; solo two-CD Live At The Sticky Wicket '86 on Arbors made a joyous memorial. This Is The One ... Dig! and Dick Wellstood--Alone on Solo Art compiled '71-6 solo tracks. |