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DON RICE
SAXMAN

They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this Jazz Musician. An inspirational artist, Don Rice has earned his reputation as a talented musician and skillful performer. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, Don Rice continues to touch fans around the world with his distinct and enjoyable musical style.

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ABOUT

Don Rice - Jazz Tenor Sax
A  native  of  Omaha.  Nebraska,  Don  became  a  professional  musician  at  the  age  of  14,  and  traveled  with midwest  territory  bands  until  entering  college.  He  headed  campus  jazz  groups  at  the  University  of  Nebraska.  In the  1960's  he  formed  the  Don  Rice  Jazz  Workshop  Band,  a  sixteen  piece  group  that  gave  concerts  throughout the  midwest.  Appearances  included  the  Kansas  City  Jazz  Festival,  the  Joslyn  Art  Museum  in  Omaha,  the University  of  Nebraska  student  center,  and  a  major  concert  with  the  Four  Freshmen  in  the  Omaha  Civic Auditorium.In  1990,  he  moved  to  Rancho  Mirage,  California,  and  has  been  a  jazz  fixture  in  southern  California  since that  time.  For  many  years,  he  has  been  a  featured  guest  artist  in  Buffalo,  New  York,  for  the  jazz  series sponsored  by  the  Buffalo  News  and  the Albright-Knox Art  Museum.  He  also  has  appeared  for  a  number  of  years at  the  Mammoth  Lakes  Jazz  Festival  in  northern  California.  He  has  done  numerous  concerts  in  southern California,  and  over  the  years  appeared  with  Frankie  Carle,  George  Kirby,  Bob  Crosby,  the  Ink  Spots.the  Maguire Sisters,  Barbara  Mc  Nair,  the  Mills  Brothers,  Herb  Jeffries,  the  Four  Freshmen,  Buddy  Greco,  the Abe  Most  band, Conte  Candoli,  and  Tiemey  Sutton.

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DON RICE TOUR DATES

Tropicale 

 Music June 2, 2024
4:30p -7:30p
Derrik Lewis, Larry Holloway & Don Rice

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