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Richard W. Hart

A veteran of the music scene, Hart has opened for jazz legends like Ron Eschete, Tom Scott, Russell Malone, McCoy Tyner, Mel Torme, and Kirk Whalum. Seasoned by the American and European tour circuit, previous partnerships include a successful tour with Larry Pierce (Blood, Sweat and Tears). Hart’s studio work and writing talents eventually landed him an appointment as co-writer and arranger for a pilot series and a full-time position as a music director for a music network.

A firm believer in the power of education, Hart has taught private lessons for many years and previously served on the faculty of Tuacahn Center for the Arts in Utah and in Oklahoma.

Hart’s style incorporates a variety of influences. From hard-bop to funk and soul, Hart possesses an energy-infused vibe that successfully bridges the genre gap. Most importantly, Hart intertwines both improvisation and melodic composition to create songs that interest the ear, while pleasing the soul.

Currently, Hart is gearing up for a new tour and his next release in 2008.

Tags

Primary Instrument

Guitar, electric

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Guitar Instructor and Curriculum developer for Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts in Utah from 1993-1996 Antelope Valley Music School - Guitar Instructor - 2001-2004 Jazz Improvisational Theory, beginning to advanced guitar studies. Riverside City College - Jazz improvisation Theory Studies 1977-1979

Clinic/Workshop Information

Master Classes in jazz guitar improvisational theory; quartel harmony.

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Blue Swing 2011

Innervision Records
2007

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