Acoustic jazz originals with a classical bent

10 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Contemporary Jazz, JAZZ: Mainstream Jazz

Show all album songs: First Offerings Songs


Details:
First Offerings is Rick DiMuzioâs debut
recording and features not only his tenor &
soprano saxophone playing but also his
skillful writing.

Featuring:

Phil Grenadier, trumpet
Nate Radley, guitar
Greg Burk, piano
Mark Shilansky, piano
Thomson Kneeland, bass
Peter Slavov, bass
John Hollenbeck, drums
Jamey Haddad, percussion



âIs it possible to give 6 stars for a review of an album? Rick DiMuzio has put together a fine album and the players on it are top notch. The compositions are excellent; the playing by all is excellentâ¦and letâs hope there is a Second Offerings in the future.â Brent Plourde âJazzReview.com


âOriginal compositions alternating with super melodies and wonderful saxophone playing, Rick DiMuzio's recording speaks with great clarity.â Danilo Perez â Jazz pianist, composer & educator


âI have been waiting a long time to hear Rick's CD. He is a masterful player and when you listen to this CD you hear that he is also a masterful composer. He has a very serious side to him that is very detailed and full of integrity. His sound on both tenor and soprano is compelling and makes you listen.â
Jerry Bergonzi â Jazz saxophonist, educator, & author


Rick DiMuzio, jazz saxophonist and composer, currently resides in Boston where he serves as associate professor at Berklee College of Music. He has performed throughout the US as well as playing concerts in Europe and South America. In addition to leading his own group, he has performed with such artists as Steve Grossman, David Liebman, Bill Perkins, Kenny Wheeler, Conrad Herwig, Danilo Perez, Terri Lyne Carrington, Roger Humphries, Bob Moses, and Jamey Haddad. Rick earned a doctorate in jazz composition from New England Conservatory and a masterâs degree in jazz performance from the Eastman School of Music.