Richard Underhill’s wonderful warm alto sound, great writing and arranging skills, and in-from-the-outside soloing make him one of Canada’s most distinctive jazz performers.
Richard won a 2003 Juno Award for his jazz debut “Tales from the Blue Lounge” and was nominated for the Prix du Jazz at the 2003 Montreal Jazz Festival.
His latest album, Free Spirit, is a DVD/CD featuring Lincoln Center Jazz and Wynton Marsalis alum trombonist Ron Westray. His third album, Kensington Suite, garnered significant critical acclaim and was nominated for a 2008 Juno Award, while his second album, Moment in Time, was also nominated for a Juno Award in 2007.
His debut video “The Old Guys” climbed to No.1 on the Bravo! video chart and won a 2004 SOCAN Number 1 award.
A truly original jazz composer and arranger, Richard’s exciting original music captivates audiences with singable melodies, outstanding musicianship, and engaging performances.
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