Rick Margitza Quartet
Pizza Express Jazz Club, W1D 3RW , [Venue Details]Rick Margitza has made his name as one of the great Jazz saxophonists of the present day. After having spent time in living in New Orleans, where he got his degree, Margitza moved to New York in 1989 and very quickly found himself performing and/or recording with some of the greatest names in Jazz.
He has led his own groups in performances in the most prestigious clubs, concert halls and festivals all over the world. His 10 albums as a leader document the evolution of his playing as well as his growth as a composer. Margitza has composed works for symphony orchestra, including two symphonies and a saxophone concerto.
He was born in Detroit in 1961. He studied classical saxophone with Donald Sinta at the university of Michigan, and jazz with Sonny Stitt, Gerry Niewood, Michael Brecker, Gary Campbell and David Liebman. He moved to Paris in 2003 where he continues to reside. He is of Eastern European Gypsy decent, and is part of the new band called Gypsy Tenors with fellow countrymen Gabor Bolla and Tony Lakatos. He is also in the process of finishing an album of his big band music as well as a new recording with his French quartet. His world class rhythm section is comprised of Matyas Gayer on piano, Mark Hodgson on bass and Stephen Keogh on drums.
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Admission: £32.00
Performer name: Rick Margitza Quartet
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: Recommended 7+
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Rick Margitza has made his name as one of the great Jazz saxophonists of the present day. After having spent time in living in New Orleans, where he got his degree, Margitza moved to New York in 1989 and very quickly found himself performing and/or recording with some of the greatest names in Jazz.
He has led his own groups in performances in the most prestigious clubs, concert halls and festivals all over the world. His 10 albums as a leader document the evolution of his playing as well as his growth as a composer. Margitza has composed works for symphony orchestra, including two symphonies and a saxophone concerto.
He was born in Detroit in 1961. He studied classical saxophone with Donald Sinta at the university of Michigan, and jazz with Sonny Stitt, Gerry Niewood, Michael Brecker, Gary Campbell and David Liebman. He moved to Paris in 2003 where he continues to reside. He is of Eastern European Gypsy decent, and is part of the new band called Gypsy Tenors with fellow countrymen Gabor Bolla and Tony Lakatos. He is also in the process of finishing an album of his big band music as well as a new recording with his French quartet. His world class rhythm section is comprised of Matyas Gayer on piano, Mark Hodgson on bass and Stephen Keogh on drums.
Admission: £32.00
Performer name: Rick Margitza Quartet
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: Recommended 7+
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