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Jazz / Lounge / Electronica

"Ian Ritchie's SOHO Project"

London,
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/30/2006
Band Websiteian-ritchie.com/soho
Band Membersian ritchie - tenor and soprano saxes,
tom fry - double bass,
vladimiro carboni - drums,
alex hutton - piano.

Ian Ritchie's SOHO project live at London's Pizza Express Jazz Club.
Influencesjerry bergonzi, gilad atzmon, esbjorn svensson trio, gato barbieri, john coltrane, miles davis, joe henderson, hank mobley, eddie harris, barry harris, rolf harris, blue nile, yellowjackets, bill mchenry, aphex twin, kraftwerk, trevor horn, blue note, impulse, the beatles, the rolling stones, pink floyd, elp, est, nucleus, john surman, jimi hendrix, cream, deep purple, black sabbath, coldplay, gato barbieri, dewey redman, ellery eskelin, roxy music, velvet undergound, the doors, chris potter, miro, kandinsky, george orwell, john williams, iain banks, iain m banks, bob silverberg, kurt vonnegut, graham greene, angelo badalamenti, renato d'aiello, rammstein, bela bartok, wagner, arthur c clarke, isaac asimov, philip k dick, debussy, eric satie, traffic, snake pliskin, bobo stenson, jan garbarek, dave liebman, mcoy tyner, elvin jones, benny goodman, louis armstrong, charlie parker, charles mingus, bud powell, dexter gordon, frank herbert, hawkwind, the orb, william orbit, the human league, new order, david bowie, alex reece, red snapper, apotheosis, deep forest, john carpenter, linkin park, john mcglaughlin, chick corea, joe farrell, james brown, osibisa, dudu pukwana, lol coxhill, johnny cash, leonard cohen, serge gainsbourg, steve grossman, joe lovano, johnny dodds, buddy de franco, artie fishel, tricky, massive attack, underworld, shen, laurie anderson, sonny stitt, tony williams, paul verhoeven, ridlety scott, jean-pierre jeunet, jean reno, stephen hawking, ............
Sounds Like(I wish! ) wayne shorter, dave liebman, jerry bergonzi, steely dan, dick parry, eric satie, claude debussy, john coltrane, joe henderson, gilad atzmon, miles davis, nucleus, ian carr, philip glass, penguin cafe orchestra, lonely planet, globetrekker, pilot guides, est, jan garbarek, michael brecker, keith jarrett, the orb, moby, william orbit, sonny rollins, bob mintzer, lounge, ambient, funk, jazz, chillout, saxophone .......
Record Label33 Jazz Records
Type of LabelIndie




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I am about to go into the studio with Harry Waters, recording an album worth of his own tunes. The band includes the great Alan Barnes on clarinet, alto and baritone saxes, Yaron Stavi on bass, Roger Beaujolais on vibes and Sebastian Rochford on drums.

I hope to follow him into the studio quite soon to make a new jazz album with my great band. This will be in a similar style to the ’SOHO Project’. I plan to play a few dates in London with the new material before we hit the studio, so watch this space. I am also looking for somewhere in London to set up a regular weekly gig with my band, so if you have any ideas please get in touch.

My playing is featured on John Henry Lambert’s new album "Gone Away". This is a fascinating set of songs composed by John and recorded live at his house in Dartmoor. Details at his MySpace. I also compose and produce music for TV. The Lonely Planet / Globetrekker Theme can be heard on the new Globetrekker / Pilot Guides ( depending on where you are in the world ) shows.

Previous to this I have produced a few records by Laurie Anderson, Pete Wylie, Roger Waters, Big Dish, Soho and Three o’ Clock amongst others. I spent a few years in Los Angeles writing songs ( "She’s Having A Baby" from the eponymous John Hughes film being the most well known ) and six months in New York producing Techno. I have toured with Deaf School ( who are doing a few reunion gigs later in the year ) and Jane Aire and the Belvederes and released my own electro pop records under the name Miro Miroe. Our hit ( I use the word loosely! ) "Nights Of Arabia" has just been re released on an 80's compilation cd on Blanco Y Negro.

I have been featured as saxophone soloist on records by Wham, Robbie Nevil, The Beach Boys and D.C. Lee and arranged and programmed for Dead or Alive, Howard Jones, David Sylvian, Steve Hillage and David Grant.

My website at www.ian-ritchie.com has more details about this part of my career.

All the Best,

Ian

P.S. I kept a TOUR BLOG during the duration of the Roger Waters tour. It is located on my website at :

http://ian-ritchie.com/rwblog.htm" .

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Alessandra Celletti





Jul 14 2008 10:43 PM

Dear Ian, how are you? I'm glad because I'll come to London for the first time in September.

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Kisses
Alessandra
Ilaria





Jul 8 2008 2:35 PM

Iaaan... I miss your music soo much!! I am so busy with my University that I forgot to pass by to give you a big hug....

Hope to hear from you soon,

Ilaria
dognamedblue





Jul 7 2008 4:14 PM

many thanks for the add!
and for the show at manchester men arena 2008 05 07







I'm looking forward to the new music from you!
andy
Gina





Jul 1 2008 9:49 AM

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Cheers!
maria





Jun 27 2008 9:27 AM

Ian,
Jazz fest started here yesterday, wished you were here:-)
xx
Renate @ Snowy White Fanpage





Jun 24 2008 2:40 PM

Dear Jan


You see,
We lie in waiting:!
Is somewhere a DVD released of the Dark Side Of The Moon Tour ????

we lie in waiting
www. snowywhitefanclub. com

Much love from Switzerland
(¯'·._.·Renate·._.
·'¯)
Gina





Jun 16 2008 8:03 PM

Ian!

Thank you ... love the new song (even though it's driving Ci Ci crazy)- LOL!

Thanks for the kudo's too. That was one of the most fun days of the trip was seeing the world from 7000 feet!

Gratefully yours,

Gina

PS, One year ago today ... Orinda House memories and SF dreams!

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S.O.L.O. (& official staff)





Jun 11 2008 3:14 AM

..thanks..welcome::
Jackie





Jun 10 2008 5:18 AM

Hi Ian,
How are you?
Had a great time at the O2. Thanks for the wave. You were great, as usual.
Hope to see you and Holly soon.
Jackie xx
Future Focus





Jun 6 2008 1:05 PM

Hi Ian
love ur work with Mr waters and
the globtrekker stuff FANTASTIC.

U TART.
djtonytoni





Jun 5 2008 4:13 AM

MTV 2008

hi ian hope to meet u sometime i got ur hook up by owen,,respect t
Music is rubbish!





Jun 2 2008 12:35 PM

Ian,
hope Russia is treating you with the respect you deserve..

Loving Pi in the sky.. not enough honks and whistles for my liking but not a bad effort.. haha..

Practicing up my minor modes for our defining moment whenever it comes..
not..
still..
lotsaluv
Tx
Gina





May 23 2008 8:40 AM

Hi Ian,

Wow, I hear you're at the Vortex on Tuesday with the Holly Penfield Quartet!!! I wish I could be there as that would be a fun show to attend.

Have a great time!

Missing you all and wishing you well,

Gina
ALEX HUTTON





May 21 2008 5:31 AM

fantastic night on monday.
thanks for that .
see you soon
alex
Jon Harmon @ Scores Chicago/Las Vegas





May 19 2008 3:42 AM

Had a great time at the show in Denver. Wish the tour would never end. All the best.

Jon
Wilfried





May 9 2008 6:58 AM

Hi Ian, saw you were on line. I hope tonight's gig will be a blast. Enjoy yourself and many thanks for the great blog whih gives such a wonderful insight.
Ellie





May 6 2008 5:13 PM

What a pleasure it was meeting you.
You are supremely lucky in your talent and your friends, and the warmth you yourself emanate in the world, as one of its bright suns :o) Cheers, Ellie xx
Gina





May 5 2008 12:37 PM

Thank you, dear friend!!!

I hope Spain is wonderful!


With love,

Gina
Wilfried





May 3 2008 3:13 AM

Hi Ian, I love reading your RW blog. I was surprised to see on the picture of your May 1 post that Cosmo Kramer actually plays keyboards with RW ! (No offence Jon !) Seriously, Jon is an awesome musician. Enjoy yourself.
Lundy





May 2 2008 11:03 AM

THANK YOU FOR INSPIRATION SIR!
Britta





May 2 2008 3:11 AM

Hi Ian!

I just wanted to say hello again!
Thank you for writing your blog and sharing your experiences again!
Angie





Apr 21 2008 3:15 PM

I just stopped by to say hello. I hope you have a nice concerts with Roger Waters. Take Care and my husband and I send you a big hug from Colombia!

Angie
Jon Harmon @ Scores Chicago/Las Vegas





Apr 21 2008 8:48 AM

Hello Ian, I see you have resumed your blog on your website. I have enjoyed reading it over the past few years, and look forward to seeing Roger, yourself and the band play in Denver in 9 days. My third Roger Waters show in 3 years (Vegas last year and Detroit the previous year). Hope you and the entire band have a great and safe tour.

Jon
Gina





Apr 17 2008 11:33 PM

Welcome back !!!

Enjoy the sunshine!!!

Ciao,

The 'Pink' Panther,

Gina
Michael Gregory


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Apr 8 2008 10:47 AM

Hello Ian,

thank you for the add.

I am enjoying your music.

All my best, cheers, Michael
Jackie





Apr 6 2008 9:34 AM

Hi Ian,
Just wanted to say Hi.
We're going out to Denver to catch the show, so hopefully catch up with you briefly then. Say hi to Holly.
Big hug
Jackie x
Gina





Apr 2 2008 8:40 AM

Happy April 2nd :-)

Thinking of you guys ...

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Cheers to the years!

With Love,

Gina
Pat Mastelotto





Mar 30 2008 4:32 PM

woooooieeee, you are here!
p@
Lea





Mar 23 2008 4:15 PM

Happy Easter Ian :-)
Greetings from Prague!
Lea xx

Si





Mar 21 2008 7:50 AM

Ian,
Better late than never but just wanted to say it was fantastic to see you in London a couple of weeks ago. I really had a great time watching you jam with Dave. Hopefully see you in Denver or Texas, if not then safe travels and have a great time on the tour, ill be watching.
Kind regards
Simon
Mira





Mar 20 2008 6:48 AM

Hi Ian,
Happy Easter to you!
:)

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Mira
Gina





Mar 19 2008 8:15 PM

Hi Ian,

I love Pi in The Sky ... love my tin whistle too ... I can't play like you ... but who can ???

Sounds fabulous! We wish you were here ... making music for our ears!

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Orinda House Friends ...
Maja





Mar 19 2008 12:22 PM

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thank you for the add! All best! Maja
maria





Mar 16 2008 2:21 PM

Ian,
Hope i get to see you play your magical instrument in this 2008 tour..
Untill then all the best
xox
Visitor





Mar 15 2008 11:01 AM

hey ian

thanks for the add. seen the pics from gina's home. so, she actually got ya to play sax in her livingroom? cool, man.

i dont know if you work this page or ya record company.

simon should be in the states anyday now.

have fun rehearsin for the tour.

--bob a
Mary





Mar 15 2008 8:55 AM

Thanks for the add...really enjoy your work!
Jackie





Mar 12 2008 4:17 AM

Hi Ian,
hope you are keeping well and had a great time in Folsom with Gina... As if you couldn't. Thanks again for London.. I'll see you in Denver.
By the way, Zak was bowled over by you.. come down again when you can, you'll be more than welcome..
Love to you both
Take care
Jackie and Dave xx
Jon Harmon @ Scores Chicago/Las Vegas





Mar 11 2008 2:59 PM

Hello Ian, Hope everything is great in your part of the world. Things are great here in Vegas. Well I booked plane tickets to Denver for the end of April and cannot wait to see you with Roger and his fabulous band one more time.
All The Best
Jon
Alessandra Celletti Plays Satie





Mar 10 2008 10:55 AM

Hello Ian! How are you?
Gina





Feb 26 2008 11:26 PM

Hi my friend,

Thank you for the lovely music from the past two weeks. Hearing you perform in person is simply one of my favorite things to do!!!

Thank you for playing tour guide, chef, chauffeur and close friend! You know how much I appreciate it!!

Cheers!

Gina

PS, thanks for the 'lesson'! Wow, do you work hard at that!!

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Simone Waters





Feb 13 2008 8:03 PM

Hi Ian !

Just dropping