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Rich Maraday

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About Me

Rich Maraday Saxophonist - Has been active in both studio work and live performances throughout the United States. As an Artist Rich has recorded 3 full length cds TANGLE ROOM THE PASSAGE & WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES all have had songs featured on national radio programs and have charted on the top ten smooth jazz chart on MP3.COM. All of these cds can currently be purchase at CDBABY.COM and Tower records .In the year 2000 Rich Published a book with music minus one entitled SMOOTH JAZZ FOR SAXOPHONE. Rich has played with such notable artists as Virgin records recording artist "Bill Perry Blues Band", Muralli Coryell, Dean Scala, Live Society, Alive And kicken, Papa Chubby, Joey Defancesco,Hugh Brodie Richie Morales Bernard Purdie, Harvie S,Joel Rosenblatt and Atlantic records recording artists Rob Affuso, Sebastian Bach, and Snake of the popular band "Skid Row". He has opened for such acts as Warren Zevon, Meatloaf, Delbert Mclinton, Room Full Of Blues, Johnny Copland, and "Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes". He has also performed as a member and featured soloist in the house band at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem.

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Member Since: 4/30/2006
Band Members:
Influences: John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dexter Gorden ,Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderly, Miles Davis , Mike Brecker, Roland Kirk Johnny Griffin, Sonny Stitt , Eddie lockjaw Davis BoB Berg,Kirk Whalem ,David Sanborn,King Curtis , Junior Walker ,Grover Washington ,Stealy Dan,Al Green, Mahalia Jackson , Aretha Franklin , Bill Perry .
Record Label: Blue System
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bill Perry Passed On .

   I Played on and off with  Bill Perry since 1983 and I regret not being able to  say goodbye to one of the most gifted musicians  I have ever known .&nbs...
Posted by Rich Maraday on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:52:00 PST