DON RICE
SAXMAN
They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this Jazz Musician. An inspirational artist, Don Rice has earned his reputation as a talented musician and skillful performer. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, Don Rice continues to touch fans around the world with his distinct and enjoyable musical style.
ABOUT
Don Rice - Jazz Tenor Sax
A native of Omaha. Nebraska, Don became a professional musician at the age of 14, and traveled with midwest territory bands until entering college. He headed campus jazz groups at the University of Nebraska. In the 1960's he formed the Don Rice Jazz Workshop Band, a sixteen piece group that gave concerts throughout the midwest. Appearances included the Kansas City Jazz Festival, the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, the University of Nebraska student center, and a major concert with the Four Freshmen in the Omaha Civic Auditorium.In 1990, he moved to Rancho Mirage, California, and has been a jazz fixture in southern California since that time. For many years, he has been a featured guest artist in Buffalo, New York, for the jazz series sponsored by the Buffalo News and the Albright-Knox Art Museum. He also has appeared for a number of years at the Mammoth Lakes Jazz Festival in northern California. He has done numerous concerts in southern California, and over the years appeared with Frankie Carle, George Kirby, Bob Crosby, the Ink Spots.the Maguire Sisters, Barbara Mc Nair, the Mills Brothers, Herb Jeffries, the Four Freshmen, Buddy Greco, the Abe Most band, Conte Candoli, and Tiemey Sutton.
DON RICE TOUR DATES
Tropicale
November 26th 2024
December 31, 8pm-?
& January 28th
4:30-7:30
Derrik Lewis, Larry Holloway & Don Rice
Villa Portafina
January 4th
6pm
Derrik Lewis, Larry Holloway & Don Rice
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