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Richard ColeFans, critics and musicians place Richard Cole in the first rank of his generation's jazz saxophonists. A nationally acclaimed talent, Richard is among the most in-demand musicians in the burgeoning jazz scene in the Pacific Northwest . Beside work with such jazz greats as Randy Brecker, Dave Holland, Adam Nussbaum, Julian Priester and John Fedchock, he has toured regularly with New Orleans icon, Dr. John, fusion star Dan Siegel, performed with R&B legends Gladys Knight, The Temptations, The Spinners and The Four Tops while also composing and performing his own music. Add to all this performances with the Seattle Symphony. Richard's music is clearly jazz, following forward from the intense traditions of the jazz masters, yet it is enriched by the many lessons learned from his wide range of musical experiences. Richard cites numerous influences including the seminal jazz performances of John Coltrane and Joe Henderson. He studied music at Western Washington University and taught woodwinds, ensembles and improvisation at the prestigious Cornish School of Music in Seattle , Washington . Richard’s latest album for the Origin label, Shade, features modern jazz giant Randy Brecker. Music Works NW is proud to offer individual saxophone lessons with Richard Cole. |
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