Richard Howell returns to with the outstanding ensemble of Glen Pearson blazing pianist for the current Count Basie Orchestra, Bassist extraordinaire David Ewell, One of the shining stars of trumpet Rafa Postel, Powerhouse rooted in the “right stuff” drummer Ele Salif Howell and master percussionist, mentor, and teacher David Frazier. Howell will take you on a journey of improvised grooves and spontaneous creativity that will make your body move and your spirit lifted -THIS IS WHAT LOVE SOUNDS LIKE. World Premiere.
Richard calls his music “Bridge Music’ “My music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. I define it as Bridge Music”. -RCH
“I have the deepest respect for his musical abilities. He walks in the same path as the great ones: Joe Henderson, Don Myrick to be mentioned in the same light. I have a great belief in his talents. He will continue to make contributions in the time to come.”– Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire
Award-winning composer, producer, educator and musician Richard Howell and his electrifying multi-generational musical ensemble Sudden Changes, has roots in revival meetings that summon positive energy and compassion for coexistence through the frequency of love. This dynamic jazz music is exactly what love sounds like!
Musician Bio
Richard Howell’s music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. Howell defines his music as “Bridge Music,” a musical pathway over obstacles that joins differences, equalizes a potential, closes our divide and links us through sonic connection. Steeped in the spirit of John Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme’ the contradiction of James Brown’s simplistic yet complicated African rhythmic concepts joined with the “for the love of you” deep soulfulness of the Isley Brothers, this music will be felt.
Richard Howell has performed with numerous pop, soul, and jazz music industry icons on stages across the globe, from the Zellerbach Hall to the Royal Albert Hall. Howell has worked and recorded with legends such as Etta James, Chaka Khan, and Maurice White, as well as with new voices of jazz such as Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah.
Howell lectures Jazz History with JazzTree Education internationally and is an intricate part of Oaktown Jazz Workshops. He is the leader of two extremely powerful Jazz ensembles, RHQuartet and Richard Howell and Sudden Changes.
