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John Ricci

Rank #12 Jacksonville, FL Jazz

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Members: On Holding Time: John Ricci/Saxophone, Joshua Bowlus/Piano, Peter Miles/Drums, Billy Thornton/Bass

Bio: John began playing the piano when he was 7 years old, and was improvising on saxophone by 11. Strongly influenced by the likes of John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Branford Marsalis and Mark Turner, John has grown into a formidable improviser and composer, and has mentored quite a few up and coming per... See Full Bio

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“ "…Ricci is a convincing voice in the increasingly overcrowded world of jazz saxophone. His integrity and passion toward the advancement of his musical vision is evident throughout…” ”

— John Barron, All About Jazz

"Ricci’s tenor sound is complex. His playing is bold, robust, energetic but not devoid of warmth. His sound is unique and completely his own. Comparisons can be made to contemporaries such as Chris Potter, Seamus Blake, Eric Alexander or even Joe Lovano..."

— Skip Spratt, SaxShed.com

"...Holding Time showcases Ricci's impressive mastery of his horn and his well-schooled compositional ability….will have even the most undemonstrative listener head bopping and toe tapping…”

— Brad Walseth, JazzChicago.net

"John Ricci is the one of the most outstanding musicians I've had the privilege of working with. As a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, he so deeply embodies the music he creates and with such clarity, honesty, and soul. His music is fresh and exciting, inviting the listener as well as the players into a truly new and inspiring journey. I love his music and am grateful to have experienced it both as a listener and as fellow player."

— Julian Lage , Jazz Guitarist Phenom

““...John Ricci is one of the new voices of the saxophone that deserves much more recognition. Once you hear this CD, I’m sure you will agree…” ”

— Donald Brown, World Renown Pianist and Former Jazz Messenger

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Won the international people's vote through the Vox Populi Juke Box as well as the Judges vote for the 2009 IMA's.......

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2012
Dec 15

The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US | 7:30pm
The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US
Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:30pm
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Joshua Bowlus (rhodes), John Ricci (tenor sax), Kelly McCarty (bass), Ben Adkins (drums)
2012
Dec 14

The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US | 8:00pm
The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:00pm
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Joshua Bowlus (rhodes), John Ricci (tenor sax), Kelly McCarty (bass), Ben Adkins (drums)
2012
Nov 17

The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US | 7:30pm
The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:30pm
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Joshua Bowlus (rhodes), John Ricci (tenor sax), Kelly McCarty (bass), Ben Adkins (drums)
2012
Nov 16

The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US | 8:00pm
The Brick
Jacksonville, FL, US
Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:00pm
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Joshua Bowlus (rhodes), John Ricci (tenor sax), Kelly McCarty (bass), Ben Adkins (drums)
2012
Nov 10

The Grotto
Jacksonville, FL, US | 9:00pm
The Grotto
Jacksonville, FL, US
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:00pm
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John Ricci Trio feat: John Ricci, sax Taylor Roberts, guitar Dennis Marks, bass 9pm-12am, no cover! Check out some of the best live jazz in the area!