Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio

“Guitaristic” Review

sanelma — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:22:25 +0000

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.”

Rick Whitehead: Guitaristic

scottlenger — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:25:50 +0000

Rick began this recording project right after he retired with 22 years in the U. S. Air Force Band’s jazz ensemble Airmen of Note. At the same time the Rick Whitehead Trio was formed and they decided to record some CDs. After three CDs, one solo guitar CD, Rick finally pulled the Guitaristic project off the shelf and has now finished the production of the recording.

Guitaristic is a collection of previously unreleased recordings from 1993. They are centered on the guitar and include several multi-track productions as well as a spontaneous duo with special guest Charlie Byrd on four of the tracks. The styles range from bebop, ballads, swing, smooth and also include three of Rick’s original tunes. Also heard on some of the tracks are pianist Stef Scagiarri, Dave Wundrow/bass and Mike Shepard/drums. Anything that works well with the guitar was the emphasis of this project. There’s an up-tempo version of Lover using 22 guitar tracks. There’s a coupling of two Billy Strayhorn tunes, Lush Life and UMMG where guitars are used for the background parts. These are just a few of the different recordings found on this CD.

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Track List:

Lover
BeBop
Out of Nowhere
Lullaby of Birdland
Wherever it Takes You
Lush Life/UMMG
August Rain
Children Playing
Caravan
Blues II
So Many Stars

Rick Has Released a New CD - “Guitaristic!”

sanelma — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:16:34 +0000

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!

Art in the form of Jazz Music in the Sculpture Garden

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:55:44 +0000

Rick, John and Barry to perform on Friday, June 13 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the National Gallery of Art’s Jazz in the Garden series. The concert is held in the Sculpture Garden, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington DC. The performance is free and held outdoors. Food and drinks are available in the Pavilion Cafe. Metro stops are either the Smithsonian stop or the Archives stop.

Mon Ami Gabi Gig Continues

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:52:35 +0000

Rick and his swinging guitar performs with the Lou Hinds (bass) trio with Jack Wolfe on sax, on Thursdays, June 5, 19 and 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mon Ami Gabi, intersection of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, in Bethesda, MD. These guys are having too much fun performing together. You’ve got to be there to catch their trading not only 8’s, 4’s, 2’s but sometimes even 1’s - - - plus trading tunes within a tune. It’s great fun to hear them!! Oh, and the food a double-delicious!!

Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Steak House

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:48:12 +0000

Rick performs with the Karl Anthony (drums) trio on Wednesday, June 18 and 25 (6 to 9 p.m.) and Friday, June 27 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) at the Tysons Corner, VA Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Route 7). Fabulous food and fun music!

New Gig - New Digs

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:45:47 +0000

Rick will be performing with pianist Chris Linman on Saturday, June 14 and Friday, June 20 (7 to 10 p.m.) at Alto Plaza, 5800 Old Centreville Road, Cenetreville, VA. This is a sumptuous, new restaurant with great food. Live music is performed in the Fine Dining Area on the 3rd Floor.

Intimate Jazz!

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:42:40 +0000

On Saturday, June 21, in the intimate 49 West Restaurant, 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD, beginning at 8 p.m. Rick will join reknown bassist Joe Byrd in a fun, swinging performance. This program is called Intimate Jazz because the venue only seats 40 people. It’s like having the concert in your own living room! $20 cover. Reservations: 410-626-0706.

Rick Performing with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:37:42 +0000

Sunday, June 22, beginning at 7 p.m., finds Rick at the George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, performing with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jim Carroll. The orchestra members are some of Washington’s finest jazz musicians. Always an exciting and satisfying performance. Jam session to follow! Telephone 1-888-945-2468 for tickets. Prices are $35 and $25. The concert is being held in conjunction withe inaugural Mason Festival of the Arts.

Experience an Exciting Musical Evening at Extra Virgin in Arlington

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:31:38 +0000

On Saturday, July 5, 8 p.m to 12 a.m. finds Rick, John and Barry at a “new gig at new digs” - the Extra Virgin Restaurant in Arlington, VA - 4053 Campbell Ave (located in Shirlington, VA). Telephone 703-998-8474 for reservations - good food, nice intimate bar. Check their website: http://www.extravirginva.com