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Dick Hughes Dick Hughes i(A31361 works by) (a.k.a. Richard Joseph Hughes)
Also writes as: Pogson ; Pog ; Papa Dick
Born: Established: 1931 Brighton, Brighton - Moorabbin area, Melbourne - Inner South, Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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Inspired by pianist Will McIntyre, Dick Hughes began his jazz career as a pianist, singer and president of the Melbourne University Rhythm Club 1950-51. He furthered his musical career in London, returning to settle in Sydney in 1955, where he established himself in the traditional jazz community as a musician and a journalist.

He has toured extensively in Australia and overseas and was the first solo pianist to perform in the Sydney Opera House in 1973.

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