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Snapped this pic while shooting a production at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durha

Reviews

Check out the accolades from journalists, editors and radio directors around the world:

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"...his tracks are absolutely brilliant"

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​"...great modern jazz sound and vibe"

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"...features beautiful layers of piano and percussion"

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"...great performance, composition and arrangements"

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"...tracks are very popular and receiving solid airplay"

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"...is a talented melodist and each composition is filled with an enchanting vibe"

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"...love your music, it's a great fit for our radio station programming, and the listeners love it"

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USA - Apple Music

Music News & Reviews

"Project One" is an outstanding first album by The Dircks-Allen Project.  Wonderful music.  A pleasure to listen to.

USA - Apple Music

Music News & Reviews

"Third Time's A Charm" has killer tunes!  Peter has made a great album.  Fantastic grooves, progressions and melodies.  Highly recommended!

USA - Apple Music

Phil Green - News & Reviews

"The Beginning" is listed under the Jazz genre, but it is much more than that and difficult to categorize. It is a collection of piano and keyboard led instrumentals that is quite sensational! Dircks incorporates jazz, new age, progressive rock and some unique instrumentation and composition. There is not one bad track and at least seven tracks are absolutely brilliant. My first loves are smooth jazz, funk and soul music and this one is one of my favorite albums of the year!

Belgium - Keys & Chords Magazine

Patrick Van De Wiehle - Editor

American jazz artist Peter Dircks newest CD features modern jazz tunes with beautiful layers of piano, percussion and saxophone. The tunes have a funk groove primarily but also include rock and reggae beats in an interesting way.  The album is a nice varied mix of styles inspired by his travels around the world - check out his song liner notes too, which further explain and are quite interesting.

Australia - Melbourne Jazz 107FM

Peter Merrett - Director

“Second Chance" has left a funky impression on all of us here at 107FM. Most songs are in rotation and getting great reviews. This album is bold, moody, stylish and jumpin', groovin' jazz.  This is one hot CD that's cookin' on all burners placing together multiple styles and beats. Great performance, compositions and arrangements. Everything about this CD exudes passion and quality and is a must-listen-to-CD. Congrats on a fantastic album.

Columbia - Bogatta Jazz 97FM

Carlos Mantilla - Director

Your album "Second Chance" is great.  Many of your songs are on our playlist and a few are very popular here in Bogatta, including "The Duke" especially. Keep us advised on any new music.

Italy - Anima Jazz

Bruno Pollaci

Peter, many compliments to you on your music and your CD "Second Chance" which is now on regular rotation on our show. Keep the music coming and we look forward to promoting your music!

Belarus - Jazz Radio Minsk

Serge Kozlovsky - Director

All of the songs on "Second Chance" are simply great and this album does not contain any uninteresting tracks! Peter is a talented melodist and each composition is filled with an enchanting vibe. He masterfully uses a variety of instruments in his work, as both lead and melody, all the while creating a very energizing sound as well as relaxing tracks. I highly recommend "Second Chance" for your jazz collection and our listeners enjoy it very much.

Netherlands - Jazz Radio BRTO

Alex Pijnen - Program Director

We love your music and "Second Chance" is just a fantastic CD. The music is a great fit for our radio station programming and the listeners love it.  Keep it coming.

Australia - Jazz 100.1 FM

Michael Criddle - Director

“Second Chance" is a fantastic album and has a great modern jazz sound and vibe.  We are playing several of your tracks and are now scheduling the entire CD in our programming.  It is rare for us to do that, but your varied songs with interesting melodies and leads are so nice. Keep up the jazz!

Poland - The Jazz Network

Diane Piatkowski - Director

Peter, a quick note to tell you that we love "Second Chance" here! Your tracks are very popular and receiving solid airplay - it is rare for us to play so many tracks from one album. Keep in touch.

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