The saxophone can be considered the instrument of Jazz and R&B. Rich Maraday's talent is definitely significant in propelling this claim. He has been active both in the studio and on the stage across the nation. His Style has been discribed on national radio as "Tastefull High Energy Soul Jazz Fused with Funk". Maraday has recorded 3 full length CDs that have all landed on the MP3 top ten smooth jazz charts. Tangle Room, The Passage, and When I Close my Eyes are all available for purchase on CDBaby.com. Rich has also had the honor of performing live as a member and featured solo artist in the house band at the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. His seasoned career continues to grow as he has played with such notable artists as Virgin Records recording artist Bill Perry Blues Band, Alive And Kicken, Papa Chubby,Jimmy Vavino, Joey Defancesco, Danny Brubeck, Richie Morales, Bernard Purdie, Harvie S, Joel Rosenblatt and Atlantic Records recording artists Rob Affuso, Sebastian Bach, and Snake of the popular band Skid Row.
He has opened for such acts as Warren Zevon, Meatloaf, Delbert Mclinton, Room Full Of Blues, Johnny Copland, NRBQ and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Rich Maraday is also an active endorser and marketing rep for Sax Dakota Saxophones
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hey man, good to hear from you. no, no gigs up there, just did Pazzo's and thats about it for a while...ill have some stuff for you next summer...oooh woopie : ) be well brother.
Hey Rich, just stopping by to say hello. I pray all is well with you and yours. Lets try and hook up someday soon and jam. I have a shed coming up in january with some of the top musicians in Gospel. I think you might enjoy the experience of freestyling with these guys.