Richie Cole (musician)

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Not to be confused with the footballer Richie Cole or the Led Zeppelin tour manager Richard Cole.

Richie Cole (born February 29, 1948) is a jazz alto saxophonist born in Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. and is a graduate of Ewing High School, Ewing New Jersey. He started on alto saxophone when he was ten, encouraged by his father who owned a jazz club in New Jersey. Winning a scholarship, he attended Berklee College of Music for two years before beginning his professional career. He is widely known for his creative jazz/bebop style of play. He has two daughters, Amanda and Annie, and three grandchildren.

He has over 50 albums and CDs and continues to be very active touring and teaching in university Master Classes.

With The Buddy Rich Big Band - "Keep The Customer Satisfied - 1970"

"Alto Madness - 1977" with Eddie Jefferson

"Keeper Of The Flame - 1978" with Eric Kloss

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