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Rick Margitza (born October 24, 1961) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Biography. Margitza's paternal grandfather, a Hungarian Gypsy violinist, taught him to play the violin at the age of four. His father also played violin with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
His new book: 365 Days of Practice by the great saxophonist Rick Margitza, explains in depth his methodology for expanding one's Jazz Vocabulary. There are not only 365 audio play-along examples, but also the clearest, most concise and to the point explanation of this daily method of practice, and it's genesis, that I've yet seen.
One of the “young lions,” Rick Margitza is an excellent tenor saxophonist most inspired by Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, and John Coltrane.
Feb 25, 2021 · Rick Margitza, who has long been regarded as one of the « Young Lyons » of the International Jazz Scene, is nowadays one of the most respected musicians of his generation.
Born in Detroit, Rick Margitza has studied classical saxophone with Donald Sinta at the university of Michigan, and jazz with Sonny Stitt, Gerry Niewood, Michael Brecker, and Gary Campbell and David Liebman.
More than 15 years after his last release as a leader, saxophonist Rick Margitza makes his long-awaited return with the captivating new album Sacred Hearts, due out February 5, 2021 via Le Coq Records.
Rick Margitza. Guest Tenor Saxophonist – Swiss Youth Gospel Ensemble. Born in Detroit, Rick Margitza has studied classical saxophone with Donald Sinta at the University of Michigan, and jazz with Sonny Stitt, Gerry Niewood, Michael Brecker, Gary Campbell, and David Liebman.
