Alan Hicks was born and raised in Wollongong, Australia. After completing high school, Al accepted a full scholarship to William Paterson University in New Jersey for Music/Jazz Studies. As a professional drummer Al spent the next several years traveling with various bands while also performing and studying with jazz legend Clark Terry. In 2009, al...
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Alan Hicks was born and raised in Wollongong, Australia. After completing high school, Al accepted a full scholarship to William Paterson University in New Jersey for Music/Jazz Studies. As a professional drummer Al spent the next several years traveling with various bands while also performing and studying with jazz legend Clark Terry. In 2009, along with his close friend Adam Hart, Al began the filming of his first feature "Keep On Keepin' On" based on the life of Clark Terry, Terry's teaching legacy, and his latest protégé Justin Kaufflin. Keep On Keepin' On premiered to rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2014, winning the Audience Award. Al was also honored with Tribeca Film Festival's Best New Documentary Director Award.
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