Ricky Ford
Appearances
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Multifaceted musician organizes an all-star band of progressive romanticists with Jack Bruce (b), Ricky Ford (ts), and Jerry Gonzalez (tpt). Highly recommended. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide
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An all-star sextet comprised of trumpeter Claudio Roditi, altoist Donald Harrison, tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Larry Gales, and drummer Joe Chambers [more]
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Biography
- Born Mar 4th 1954 in Boston, MA
- Styles
- Straight-Ahead Jazz
- Instrument(s)
An excellent veteran tenor inspired by Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins, Ricky Ford was playing creative hard bop several years before Wynton Marsalis and his talent has been often overlooked. After studying at the New England Conservatory, he recorded in 1974 with Gunther Schuller. After touring with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (under Mercer Ellington's leadership during 1974-1976), Ford was with Charles Mingus (1976-1977), Dannie Richmond's Quintet (1978-1981), Lionel Hampton, and Mingus Dynasty (1982); he also played in 1985 with Abdullah Ibrahim. Ricky Ford has recorded as a leader for New World, an excellent string of dates for Muse (1978-1989), and for Candid. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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