» Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio

Rick’s latest CD received a favorable review in the Old Town Crier’s July issue.  You can read it at www.oldtowncrier.com.  Go to bottom of page to “This Month’s Features.” Next screen - go to Gigs & Digs  and the title of the article is “The Fantastic, Frolicsome Fretwork of Rick Whitehead.”

This recording project was placed on the back burner when the RW Trio was formed and began their own recording sessions and CD releases. Rick has finally produced what could be the best yet. It includes solo guitar to include a 21-track overdubbing of “Lover”, quartet, and several duo guitar cuts with the late Charlie Byrd.  “Guitarist” is available for purchase at http://cdbaby.com/cd/whitehead5.  Be sure to post your review! 

The Trio won the 2007 Washington Area Music Award (Wammie) as Best Jazz Group!!  This world-class power trio has been together 14 years which is quite evident by their solid and cohesive sound. It is awesome to be recognized by ones colleagues as the best.  Many thanks to WAMA.

Jazz guitarist Rick Whitehead received the Washington Area Musician’s Association award as Best Jazz Instrumentalist on Sunday, February 18 at the WAMA Award ceremony. Rick’s talent, commitment and dedication to the guitar and to jazz was recognized by his colleagues as their votes lead to his receiving the award. Keep Groovin’ !!

The Washington Area Musicians Association has released the 2007 nominations for the WAMA (Wammie) Awards. Rick, John and Barry have been nominated in the following categories: Best Jazz Group and Best Jazz Recording (So There We Were…). Rick has been nominated at Best Jazz Instrumentalist and Barry has been nominated as “Musician of the Year.” The Awards Ceremony will take place the end of February.

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