Artist description Rick Yearout and Dean Chicquette combine criss-crossing layers of melody and some power punching jazz in SAND's first release.

Music Style Soft rock and a twist of easy listening jazz in an all original style.

Musical Influences It's so diverse that from stage band in high school to Styx and REO Speedwagon to Antonio Vivaldi, I just love music.

Similar Artists For me to suggest may mislead you. Let your imagination take you to the point of discovery.

Artist History Rick Yearout and Dean Chicquette spent nearly 4 years learning to combine technical and creative ideas, two completely different people meshed for a time to make this project happen and now they have made something they think everyone can enjoy no matter what style you favor.

Group Members Rick Yearout and Dean Chicquette

Instruments Piano, Acoustic Bass, Jazz Guitar,Keyboards, Strings, and much more.

Albums City To Shore

Press Reviews Sand1 intersects classic Easy listening with Lite Rock and a dollop of Smooth Jazz. It ends up as an original mix of Styx's complexity and Kansas' folkiness with the lushness of 1,000 Strings. - Nick D., Listen.com...Genre: Jazz...Song: Riptide...Grade: 4 Guitars = Excellent! Get the CD!!...Sand1's Rick Yearout and Dean Chicquette are terrific musicians and songwriters. "Riptide" is a real delight as is "Challenge" -- both smooth jazz numbers. The music is flawless and beautiful. The new age numbers were also pleasing, particularly "Release."

Location Milton, WA - USA

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