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Bobby Rice
Jazz / Latin

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Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  12/25/2009
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Member Since9/29/2006
Band Websitewww.bobbyrice.com
Band MembersIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HEARING MORE ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS, GO TO MY CD BABY LINK (under my blog section) TRACKS 1,4,6 & 8. - Current band members include: Hilario Duran/ David Virelles, Mark Kelso, Luis Orbegoso, Paco Luviano, William Carn & Fritz Kraai.
InfluencesMichel Camilo, Poncho Sanchez, Irakere, Tito Puente and Ray Barretto to name just a few.
Sounds LikeBob Rice with a little flavor from: Ralph Irizzary, Michel Camilo, Irakere, Ray Barretto, Poncho Sanchez, Tito Puente, Pete Escevedo & Daniel Ponce etc...
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   About Bobby Rice
BOBBY RICE - Bobby Rice & Sandunga - aka 'Bob Rice' - Trumpeter/ Composer/ Arranger----------------------- Bobby Rice was born in Canada in 1967, and has resided in Canada ever since. He has an honours diploma in music from Humber College, a BA in jazz studies from TRU, a MA in composition from York University and has taught in the Humber College music program. He has been a professional musician since 1987 and has done extensive work in the jazz and Latin scenes in Toronto, including: touring with Eliana Cuevas as a soloist and touring and recording with the Juno nominated Diego Marulanda & Pacande. Bobby has put together an incredible Latin jazz band full of Canada's finest musicians and has completed his first solo CD after receiving an Ontario Arts Council recording grant. The CD is entitled "BOBBY RICE & SANDUNGA" and is a powerhouse combination of original jazz, salsa, and mambo . In addition to Bobby Rice on trumpet, Sandunga includes Mark Kelso on drums, Hilario Duran(Grammy nominated)/David Virelles-piano, William Carn-trombone, Luisito Orbegoso-congas, Paco Luviano-bass, and Fritz Kraai-tenor saxophone. BOBBY RICE & SANDUGA have performed at such venues as: The Beaches International Jazz Festival (with Hilario Duran), The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival (with Hilario Duran), The Rex Jazz Bar - Toronto, and The JVC Jazz Festival. Bobby is also the leader of an exciting new Latin jazz big band in Canada which features many of the best jazz musicians in the Canada! Bobby has also performed live and/or recorded with groups such as: The Drifters, Gary Morgan & Panamericana, Diego Marulanda & Pacande, Njacko Backo, Energia Latina, NOJO, Whitney Smith's 'Big Steam Band' & John Cheesman Orchestra as well as many others. He has also performed with artists such as: Shania Twain, Mary Wilson of 'The Supremes', Bill Cosby, Luise Pitre, Robert Pilon, Michael Burgess, Frankie Vali, Rich Little, Joan Rivers, Jackie Richardson, Rik Emmett of 'Triumph', Gary Morgan, Hilario Duran, Eliana Cuevas, George Oliver, to name a few. Bobby has also performed in festivals all across Canada and the USA including: The Montreal Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Festival, Vancouver Island Folk Festival and the Yukon Music Festival. BOBBY RICE SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Diego Marulanda & PACANDE - 'KE MA' - Indie (2005) Salsa/Columbian Folk -- George Oliver- 'Caught Away' Indie (2004)-- Rik Emmett - 'Good Faith' Rockit Sounds (2003) Jazz-- Njacko Backo - 'Consience of Africa' (2003) Afro-- Judy & David - 'Matzo Ball' All Together Now Entertainment Inc. (2001) Child Rock-- Diego Marulanda & PACANDE - 'Por El Sol', Indie (2000) Salsa - Juno nominated -- Angel Luis & Energia Latina - 'Best of Beaches Int'l Jazz Festival' Pacific (1999) Salsa-- Angel Luis & Energia Latina - 'Cantando Suave' Factor (1998) Salsa-- Primal Therapy - Indie (1998) Jazz Rock-- Johan Aguirre & ORQUESTA BESTIAL - 'Saborigen' Indie (1998) Salsa-- Diego Marulanda & Pacande - 'La Verraquera' Factor (1996) MySpace Layouts Myspace Codes MySpace Layouts Myspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter Graphics..........Myspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter Graphics..........Myspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter Graphics..........Myspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter Graphics..........Myspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter GraphicsMyspace Glitter Graphics, MySpace Graphics, Glitter Graphics

   Bobby Rice's Friend Space (Top 19)
Bobby Rice has 914 friends.
 Michael Brecker 


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 Brian Lynch / Eddie Palmieri Project 


 WOODYSHAW.COM 


 Don Thompson 


 Herbie Hancock 


 Bill McBirnie - Extreme Flute! 


 Michel Camilo 


 jake langley 


 Kelly Vohnn 


 Blue Jackets Required 


 Arturo Sandoval 


 Rik Emmett 


 Tony Carlucci 


 Eliana Cuevas 


 George St. Kitts 


 Michael Massaro 


 Hilario Duran 


 Max Senitt 





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Joy Miller, Author

Joy Miller, Author



Dec 25 2009 8:12 PM

Bobby,
Thank you for adding my new author page. I have a couple songs from the soundtrack on the player, but I link my music page for more songs. My romance fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks, It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble , and links at my web pages, etc.  Keep in touch.
Wishing you a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.

Peace and respect,
Joy Miller

Piano Solo MATHIAS CLAUS Jazz

Piano Solo MATHIAS CLAUS Jazz



Dec 12 2009 6:19 PM

Dear friends !
Our best wishes for a Merry Christmas. All the best from Germany
Mathias Claus Solo Jazz Piano CD
We are happy to announce the release of our first Solo Jazz Piano CD. Enjoy 3 pianist from New York, Japan and Germany playing live at the 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009
Orders: Germany, Europe - USA & international shipping - iTunes Download Worldwide
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Dec 7 2009 3:06 PM

Bobby,
Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I really appreciate it. 
My current project is a fiction novel with CD soundtrack due out in a few weeks.
Wishing you continued success and a wonderful musical week. Hope all your projects are on track.

My book page is now up but still under construction.The link is http://www.myspace.com/joymillerbook
Would love to have you as a friend there too.

Peace and respect,

Joy Miller 

IndieBabexx

Belinda IndieBabexx



Nov 4 2009 12:10 AM

Just showing some Love xxx...




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Nick Reynolds

Nick Reynolds



Sep 30 2009 8:08 PM

Hey, thanks for accepting my request.. just letting you know that I'm in your Tutorial for Workshop in Musicianship.. 
Gordon Sheard

Gordon Sheard



May 13 2009 4:23 PM

Hey Bob,

The band sounded killer at the Rex on Sunday. All the best,

Gord Sheard
Bossamundo

Harry Melchior



Feb 12 2009 8:59 AM

oi bobby, thanks for your friendship. Very nice to meet you here on myspace...take care & keep up your awesome work!
Eduardo Lisavetzky - Jazz/Latin/Swing

Eduardo Lisavetzky - Jazz/Latin/Swing



Feb 6 2009 10:58 AM

Hi Bobby !
I would like to thank you for your friendship, your fantastic playing and the great tracks.
I wish you a successfully 2009.
Love & Blessings from Berlin ...
Eduardo
Music Aid

Music Aid



Nov 29 2008 1:50 PM

Hi Bobby. Congratulations on your award of Best Composition (Canada). We look forward to seeing you again at Music Aid 2009.
Best wishes,
Music Aid
IndieBabexx

Belinda IndieBabexx



Nov 26 2008 6:07 AM

Thanks for adding me, love your style xx
FitZ Official Site

FitZ Official Site



Oct 21 2008 12:36 AM

Thanks so much for the add Bobby!
Here's a song my brother and I hope to HELP THE HOMELESS with!
Please share it with your friends if you like it!
Peace and Thanks
DAVE FITZ (& Greg)
CARDBOARD CONDO

Bill McBirnie - Extreme Flute!

Bill McBirnie - Extreme Flute!



Oct 14 2008 4:40 PM

Hey, Bobby, great band at the Rex last night!

I had to leave early so I didn't get a chance to say, "Hi".

In any event, put me on the mailing list!

Sincerely,

Bill McBirnie
Christine Is Red!

Christine Redvers



Sep 29 2008 8:24 PM

Cool songs, Bobby.

-C

Jessica Lombard

Jessica Lombard



Sep 7 2008 2:47 AM

Hi Bobby, Its me Jessica, My dad and stopped by to listen to your great music. We hope you are well. I have some new songs on my page. If you have some time take a listen and let me know what you think.
Take Care.
Daniel DENIS-DRAY Batteur/Drummer

Daniel DENIS-DRAY Batteur/Drummer



Aug 26 2008 8:09 AM

Thank you for the friendship!!!I enjoyed your music on your site !!!Congratulations!!!Best wishes !!!Peace !!!Daniel DD
Daniele Scirè

Daniele Scirè



Jul 22 2008 11:09 AM

thanks for adding i like your music...
daniele
Don't Sue Me I'm Only the Piano Player

Michael Söderlund



Apr 8 2008 9:48 AM

Thank you for the ADD. Nice to be here. I like your music!

Michael, Helsinki/Finland
jerry Caringi

jerry Caringi



Mar 29 2008 3:31 AM

Ground Level Funk

Ground Level Funk



Feb 3 2008 9:26 PM

Bobby...thanks for the friendship..I really like the music its awesome...thanks again, paul
KATE LYNN Lyricist/Parolier

KATE LYNN Lyricist/Parolier
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Feb 3 2008 5:20 PM

Hello Bobby,
I thank you for the add. Nice music on your page.
Kate
KASMA

KASMA



Jan 6 2008 12:31 PM

click here and check out my new profile and pics!!!
RadioVinilemania

Pietro Carbognani



Dec 12 2007 9:42 AM

Hi,
here's Pietro from Italy. I hope you are well.
In the next few weeks I'll launch a new page.

Please check it out:
http://www.vinilemania.net/DOWNLOAD.htm

Maybe you could be interested.

It will offer a GREAT world-wide visbility...

Have a great day, P
Michael Massaro

Michael Massaro



Nov 24 2007 6:25 PM

Hey Booby,
Thanks for getting me on Laura Lynn's gig last night.
I really enjoyed working with everyone.Always a pleasure to work with you.
Must do more.
See you soon.
Your friend,
MM
Max Senitt

Max Senitt



Nov 14 2007 1:09 AM

Hey Bobby, Max Senitt Y Sus Amigos Latin Jazz Quartet at Gate 403 this Saturday November 17th at 9pm. I hope to see you there!
Michael Massaro

Michael Massaro



Sep 13 2007 4:34 PM

Hello Robert,
were the hell are you?
Hope to see you on a gig soon I am starting to miss my occasional "Rice" Power Surge.
Talk to you soon.
Cheers,
Massaro
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