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It's finally here the long awaited release is finally at hand. I am so happy to announce that my new CD is finished and ready to be purchase to have for your very own. The name of the CD is The Cool night air and it is as smooth as a perfect day on the beach. This CD has been made with full intension for you to enjoy anywhere you may be but especially to be played in your car while letting the world and all it's stress behind. I have aquired the help of some of Chicago's finest talent to make each track embrass you from start to finish. So don't wait another minute pic up your copy today. If you pic it up in the month of December 2008 it will be yours for only $10.00 US. And don't forget to join the mailing list.

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Rick Parma

    Born and raised in Chicago , Rick Parma, at just 28 years old has exploded with his first solo album release “Just Getting Started”. With superb tone and fierce playing style, Rick has taken smooth jazz crowds by surprise. Rick has a passion for many genres, from hip hop, Funk, R&B, rock, Latin & blues, and he blends them beautifully with smooth jazz. Interested in the sax since he was 9 years old, Rick grew up listening to R & B and rock. He picked up his love of sax by noticing how powerfully it stands out in the band.  And though he suffered with asthma as a child, he states that playing the sax has helped him to develop his lung s more fully and hasn’t had any problems with asthma since. Rick has been performing all over the Chicago area in venues such as Grant Park, The Back Room, Jazz Central Station, Chicago Legends and at WNUA’s Live Sunday Brunch.  Along with his own shows, Rick performs with a variety of different local groups and is now one of the most sought after sax players in Chicago . From session work, to live performances to solo projects, he brings an incredible energy that audiences respond well to.

Jammin with Stanley Jordan

Jammin with Stanley Jordan

 On Stage  

Rick has a rare stage presence that makes him a true performer. He knows how to move the crowd and get them hooked into groove he creates.  Rick has appeared with or opened for such artists as Steve Cole & Ray Silkman at “A Night of Smooth Jazz” in Chicago. He also performs regularly with Brian Lubeck, which will took him to Mexico for some shows during the spring of 2008.  Locally, you can find Rick and his group performing at Hotel Sax at the House of Blues every week and at The Backroom 4-5 times a months or at the Close Up 2.  

Performing with Heatwave

Where to download my CD Just Getting Started.

Accomplishments  

A graduate of Kelly High School in Chicago, Rick learned the basic techniques under the direction of Robert Novalich, but was mostly self taught from listening to and emulating his musical mentors Dave Koz, Richard Elliott, David Sanborn, Boney James, and even artists like Norman Brown, David Benoit and Sade. His song Gotta Keep Movin from the new album “Just Getting’ Started” has gotten air play on stations across the country. He was one of the featured artists in the March and April issues of Abyss Jazz Magazine.  Rick is currently a member of Musicians Network Mecca, a Network of Musicians Economically Conscious Creative Association committed to the sharing of resources in the music industry.

Reviews  

Terrific way to begin the New Year: saxophonist Rick Parma's up-tempo "Gotta Keep Movin'”

-Carol Archer - RadioandRecords.com  

You really did an awesome job on your new CD!

-Rachelle Bivins - ABYSSJazz Magazine  

We dig the new disc here at 100,000 watt KUMD up in Duluth , MN . . "Just Gettin' Started" will be getting 2-3 spins a week during jazz shows and during our eclectic mix as well.

-John Ziegler, KUMD Duluth , MN  

I'd say, he's off to a smooth start, and "That's The Way Things Gotta Be".

John Marcus - JazzDimension.com  

Rick Parma’s wonderful tone is a welcome addition to the world of smooth jazz.

Kim Giles, Beyond One Entertainment

Recent Live Performances:

o Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz Festival w/ Steve Cole Nick Colionne, Frank Russell, Stanley Jordan, and more

o   Solo 1530 for WNUA’s Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch

o   Cuattro with Musicians Network Mecca

o   Grant Park - Taste of Chicago

o   Hotel Sax @ The House of Blues

o   The Backroom

o   Close up 2

o   Chicago Legends

o   Walter Payton’s Roundhouse

o   Jazz Central Station – Springfield

o   Green Dolphin Street Jazz Club

o   Subterranean Club with Deuce, a funk band –winner of the battle of the bands

Favorite things:

o   Movies – anything by Will Farrell, Will Smith, (except the 6 degrees movie) most of the newer comedies like Superbad, knocked up, not embarrassed to watch “chick flicks” (“chick to watch them with still needed”), Batman was insanely awesome, Pretty much most movies.

o   Books – What’s a book?

o   Restaurant – By far the Flattop Grill in Chicago.

o   Clubs – Close Up 2, Walter Payton’s Roundhouse, Red Kiva, Crimson Lounge.