Richie Cole
A standout alto sax player, Richie Cole spent his career putting an accessible,
exciting face on bebop when the style seemed to be going out of vogue. Cole was
born on February 29, 1948, in New Jersey. His father ran a nightclub in Trenton,
so it wasn’t surprising when Cole received a scholarship from jazz magazine
DownBeat in 1966 to study at the Berklee School of Music. He lasted there a few
years before heading out on the road with the Buddy Rich Big Band, followed by a
stint with Lionel Hampton’s ensemble.
His solo debut, Trenton Makes, the World Takes, arrived in 1976, an...
Moody's MoodRichie Cole
More Of The Most Romantic Jazz Music In The Universe
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Come Fly With MeRichie Cole
Pure Imagination
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Good Morning HeartacheBoots Randolph and Richie Cole
Yakety Madness!
3:41
Blue MoonRichie Cole, Patrick Knowles and Alto Madness
A Tribute to Our Buddies
3:59
Night TrainBoots Randolph and Richie Cole
Yakety Madness!
2:41
America the BeautifulRichie Cole
Signature
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