October 9 Dale Storr – The Sounds of New Orleans

“A very, very fine piano player indeed” – Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2

“Dale is the best New Orleans player I’ve ever heard” –Richard Hawley

Described by Jazz Journal magazine as the ‘piano man’s piano man…’ and ‘a
national treasure’, Dale Storr’s musical journey has now brought him
recognition as one of the UK’s leading exponents of New Orleans piano.

Immersed in the styles of heroes like Dr John, James Booker, Professor
Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino and Huey ‘Piano’Smith, he
established himself in his early career as a highly sought after pianist
backing many top blues stars from the UK and America.  But keen to follow
his true passion, Dale went solo in 2008 with his now acclaimed ‘Sounds of
New Orleans’ show and has not looked back since.

In 2023 he opened the Buxton International Jazz Festival, his music has
been played on BBC Radio 2 (Cerys Matthews, Paul Jones), BBC Radio 6 (Cerys
Matthews) and BBC Radio 3 (Jazz Record Requests) and he has released three
solo albums in the last decade.

Dale’s latest show is a celebration of the music of New Orleans piano
legends Dr John and James Carroll Booker, two of Dales biggest musical
influences.

Incorporating piano mastery and mesmerising storytelling, he draws in the
audience with the rich history behind the music and the
captivating,sometimes risqué stories of his much-loved piano heroes.

“Incredible…Never seen anybody play like that…only James Booker”–British
Blues legend Victor Brox

“If there is a better New Orleans-style pianist in the UK than the
outrageously talented Dale Storr, please point me in his or her direction
because he or she must be very, very special”-Blues in Britain magazine‘

“Storr’s music is authentic barrel house  pianism and singing, and should
be on the playlist of all broad minded jazz lovers” Jazz Journal magazine