Rickey Woodard "The West Coast has its own set of (J)azz legends, from the 1950s cool era to present day, & LA fans are among the most passionate in the world. And for LA (J)azz fans, the name Rickey Woodard tops the must-hear list.

Now an LA legend, Woodard worked his way to the city that would become his home. Born in Nashville, he grew up listening to Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, & Sonny Stitt—& as a child joined the family band w/ his brothers & sisters, playing blues & R&B around the Nashville area. After attending Tennessee State University, Woodard left Nashville for California & joined the Ray Charles Band, lending his sax groove to the inimitable Ray Charles sound for eight years. LA was a lucky town for Woodard, so he moved there permanently & recorded, both as a leader & as a sideman, for the legendary Concord record label, the (J)azz lover’s go-to for recordings of live (J)azz & works by quintessential (J)azz artists.

Woodard has performed & recorded w/ Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Smith, the Temptations, & Nancy Wilson, among many others. He’s also a prolific composer, w/ more than 200 original compositions to his credit in addition to extensive experience as an arranger." - 7 Venues

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Listen Here: Muzik Briefz - YouTube ~

The Silver Strut & Mr. Barbeque, - Pineapple Delight CD Recorded & Mastered @ No Sound Studio by Nolan Shaheed

Rickey Woodard, Leader, Arranger & Composer - alto & tenor sax & vocal;

Try a Little Tenderness feat. soloist Rickey Woodard w/ Peter Myers Orchestra;

Jeff Hamilton - John Clayton Orchestra: MAX feat. soloist Rickey Woodard

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Online: Wkly Fri. Nite - Livestreams &/or Archives (live-recordin'z) ~

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In-Person Audience: Soft Re-opennin' w/ limited seatin' (aprox. 30 seats) 1st come~1st seated - Artist Support Fee: donation based - COVID protocols practiced 

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Next Up: + Special To: The World Stage Angel City Jazz Festival Presents: (No livestream, Live In-House Concert)

David Murray tenor sax & bass clarinet

 + Sat., Oct. 23rd 8PM PT (Not part of wkly Fri. nite "Concert Series - Live (ltd.) In-Person / Livestream"

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UPF: For the USC & Expo. Pk. neighborhoods in L.A. (area adjacent)

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