The soul-jazz saxophonist celebrates "Authentic Life"
The line-up on authentic life is a testament to the respect and adoration Richard Elliot has earned throughout his four-decade career. “With every record, I try and push my boundaries and stay out of my comfort zone so I can create an environment for evolution” Elliot confides, I feel very fortunate and privileged.” Authentic life includes trumpeter rick Braun, keyboardists jeff Lorber, Chris “big dog” Davis, and Philippe Saisse, saxophonists Dave Koz and David Mann, and percussionist Lenny Castro. “It was wonderful collaborating with these guys because each one of them pushes me in a different direction melodically.”
1hr 15min.
All Ages.
August 2nd, 2024
August 2nd, 2024
Born in Scotland and transplanted to Los Angeles at the age of three, Richard Elliot was captivated by R&B and smitten with the Motown sound. At age sixteen Elliot recalls “I watched this big man on stage. I was mesmerized. Dexter Gordon blew the first note, his huge sound blew me away.”
A young Richard Elliot polished his chops serving as a sideman for giants, including the yellowjackets, Natalie Cole, and Motown hitmakers Smokey Robinson and the temptations. But many first heard the saxophone virtuosity of Richard Elliot in the 1980s, as a touring musician with the bay area soul-funk outfit, tower of power.
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