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Largely self-taught, Rick began playing trombone at the age of twelve. After studying with Phil Wilson at Berklee College of Music, he volunteered three years of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, stationed in New Orleans. Upon his discharge, he quickly fell into good company, and was adopted as a regular call sideman in town. From 1991 to 1998 he led the jazz/rock group Neslort as a vehicle for his original compositions. A perennial favorite for 4 consecutive years at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Neslort featured some of the finest musicians in town, and has recorded 2 CD’s. His latest release, Gringo Do Choro, was Recorded in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and features, primarily, Choro music from the early part of the 20th century, with a few Bossas and Sambas thrown in.
As a freelance trombonist Rick has enjoyed featured performances with all walks of the local music life, and has proved Rick to be versatile and at ease with contemporary and traditional jazz, blues, reggae, big bands, show music, avante garde, and club dates. Performances and/or recordings include The Broadway show Chicago, Dr. John, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Earl King, Marva Wright, Allen Toussaint, Al Hirt, The Dukes of Dixieland, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Henry Mancini, Rosemary Clooney, Black Top Records, Stan Musial, The Woody Herman Band, The Temptations, Al Grey, Barry Manilow, Bob Hope, Steve Allen, Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, The Four Tops, Doc Severinsen, Johnny Cash, Harry Connick Jr., The CAC Jazz Orchestra, directed by Ellis Marsalis, Johnny Adams, Eddie Louiss, as well as many gigs he’d rather not mention.
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