Rick Margitza

Saxophonist Rick Margitza is a sophisticated jazz improviser and composer with a style that touches upon hard bop and contemporary jazz with nods to Latin, Brazilian, and other musical traditions. He first attracted attention playing with Miles Davis' late-'80s group before establishing himself as a leader and releasing a handful of Top 20 Billboard jazz albums on Blue Note, including 1991's This Is New. He has also worked with artists like Maynard Ferguson, Airto Moreira, Andy LaVerne, John Fedchock, Martial Solal, Jean-Michel Pilc, and others. Based in France since 2003, Mar...