- Richie Cole (musician)
"Not to be confused with the footballer
Richie Cole or theLed Zeppelin tour managerRichard Cole ."Richie Cole (born
February 29 ,1948 ) is ajazz alto saxophonist born inTrenton, New Jersey , U.S. and is a graduate of Ewing High School, Ewing New Jersey. He started onalto saxophone when he was ten, encouraged by his father who owned a jazz club in New Jersey. Winning a scholarship, he attendedBerklee College of Music for two years before beginning his professional career. He is widely known for his creative jazz/bebop style of play. He has two daughters, Amanda and Annie, and three grandchildren.He has over 50 albums and CDs and continues to be very active touring and teaching in university Master Classes.
With The Buddy Rich Big Band - "Keep The Customer Satisfied - 1970"
"Alto Madness - 1977" with Eddie Jefferson
"Keeper Of The Flame - 1978" with Eric Kloss
External links
* [http://www.altomadnessmusic.com/ Richie Cole] at AltoMadnessMusic.com
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=2702 Richie Cole] at allaboutjazz
* [http://www.richiecole.com/ Richie Cole] at JazzExcursion
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