Ricky Ford
Ricky Ford
Top Songs
| 1 | Mabulala | ||
| 2 | Frustration | ||
| 3 | Paul's Scene | ||
| 4 | Can't Wait to See You | ||
| 5 | Paris Fringe |
Albums
Apr 2022 • 12 songs
Jul 2012 • 17 songs
Nov 2011 • 3 songs
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About
Biography
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...