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unusual facts about Ricky Ford



Claire Ritter

Ritter lived in Boston for 16 years, during which time she performed with artists such as Ricky Ford, Houston Person, and Dave Holland, and Boston-area musicians such as Dominique Eade, Ran Blake, and Stan Strickland.

The 360 Degree Music Experience

Several other notable musicians were members of the band at one time or another, including Hamiet Bluiett, Cameron Brown, Ron Carter, Ricky Ford, Jimmy Garrison, Grachan Moncur III, Titos Sompa, and Buster Williams among others.

Three or Four Shades of Blues

It features two new versions of Mingus' "standards" and three new compositions performed by large ensembles featuring Jack Walrath, Ricky Ford, George Coleman, Sonny Fortune, Jimmy Rowles, Philip Catherine, Larry Coryell, John Scofield, Ron Carter, George Mraz and Dannie Richmond.


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