Ricky Ford
An underground hard bop artist.
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, Rovi
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What kind of music does Ricky Ford play?+
Ricky Ford plays hard bop - built more for the room than a playlist.
What are Ricky Ford live shows like?+
Ricky Ford's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
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