Logan Richardson

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Logan Richardson (born July 29, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri) is an alto saxophonist, composer, & bandleader currently living in both the New York City, New York area and Paris, France.

Richardson debuted as a bandleader with his 2007 critically acclaimed album Cerebral Flow.[1] He is also a member of the NEXT Collective.[2]

Childhood

Logan grew up surrounded by the numerous LPs and 45s of his parents. He was constantly emersed in R&B, pop, rock, funk, soul, Motown, and gospel from an early age. His first musical memories include artists as diverse as Michael McDonald, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Mahalia Jackson, Phil Collins, James Ingram, Hall & Oates, etc.

Early career

Attending Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts, Logan was exposed to jazz personalities who would have a profound impact on his future. Max Roach was the first jazz musician Logan can remember seeing live. The American Jazz Museum brought Mr. Roach to K.C. frequently in the mid 1990s as a clinician. Logan also had the opportunity to perform with legendary Kansas City bandleader Jay McShann in the 1990s. In 1996 Logan began leading his own groups in & around the Kansas City area.

Logan performed with the Kansas City Symphony in 1997 at the age of 17, a performance that changed his life. A recording exists.

New York years

Moving to New York City in August 2001, Logan witnessed the September 11th attacks first hand. Living only feet from the World Trade Center site, he actually was an eye witness to the first plane crash that fateful morning. He was enrolled at the New School University where he met, befriended and performed with young musicians and teachers Greg Tardy, Joe Chambers, Billy Hart, and many others.

Since 2005, Logan has led his own group, SHIFT. Featuring Logan's soloing & compositions, as well as the creative and genre-bending playing of his compatriots, SHIFT is the answer to many critics & fans question, "Can there be new music in Jazz?"

Logan has also been a member of drummer Nasheet Waits (son of jazz drummer Freddie Waits) group "Equality", a band that has played many top international festivals with pianist Stanley Cowell & bassist Tarus Mateen.

On February 27, 2009, Logan was a member of the much-lauded Monk At Town Hall performance with Jason Moran & Big Bandwagon, culminating in the historic performance at Town Hall celebrating a reshaping of Monk's music by Moran.

Discography

As a leader
  • Cerebral Flow (2007) Fresh Sound, New Talent
  • Ethos (2008) Inner Circle Music
As a sideman
  • The Outlaw (2005) Joe Chambers
  • Steps of Faith (2006) Greg Tardy
  • Dream Pursuit (2012) Tony Tixier

References

  1. ↑ Gross, Laurel. "Logan Richardson: Cerebral Flow (2007)". all about jazz. Retrieved 30 July 2013. 
  2. ↑ "NEXT Collective". NEXT Collective. Retrieved 30 July 2013. 
  1. Nate Chinen, "New York Times" 12/18/2009, "Latin Jazz Is Staple, but Others Are Invited
  2. Nate Chinen, "New York Times" 09/04/2009

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