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Rick Bogart - Jazz Clarinetist - From New Orleans to New York

BIO: Bogart received his formal classical training at Philadelphia's prestigious Curtis Institute of Music and North Texas State University. At age twelve Rick began his first formal lessons with a retired Big Band musician, Mr. Reader. Gumming the tenor sax that had been his mainstay throughout the Big Band days, Mr. Reader gave Rick a lesson in the blues ''before anything else''.

The Real Training ''Yes, I learned theory, harmony, composition, and all the rest,'' he says. But my real training was at the traditional but unofficial New Orleans School of Music. In Bogart's relentless quest to bring the clarinet back to the fore as a lead instrument, he has also been enamored with musician who can sing.

''As they say in New Orleans, 'lf you can sing, sing'" So Bogart sings. As a musician-singer there is always that element of swing. ''I liked the way Thomas Jefferson sang – I could not get enough of it. I was so happy to play in his band and work with him night after night."

Bogart's selection of tunes are from what NEWSWEEK not long ago referred to as the ''classical music of the 20th century'." Among them are ''My Blue Heaven'' ''Don't be that Way'' ''Begin The Begiune'' .'On The Sunny Side Of The Street'' ''If I Could Be With You'' ''Exactly Like You, and ''Lady Be Good''. He is certainly appreciative of other styles, such as be-bop and avant-garde players.''The great players of the past inspired me by keeping the melody in mind. The big tone concept of sound. They had respect for the melody. They always tried to state the melody repeatedly so people would know.''

Bogart regrets the decline in popularity of the clarinet and is on a mission to bring it back to center stage as a lead instrument. Bogart believes the clarinet declined for three reasons: First, the clarinet is a difficult instrument to play; it was easier to get those warmer, richer solos on the tenor saxophone. Second, there was a certain reaction to the great clarinet band leaders of the 1930's and 40's, so that the new players shied away from the instrument and wanted to play something different. Thirdly, in the United States after the Big Band era, instrument makers made the clarinet primarily for school, their biggest customers. Children couldn't handle the wide bore, couldn't fill it with air. Thus the manufacturers narrowed the bore, altering the sound. Many of those playing professionally, including Bogart, have their clarinets ''customized'' to get the sound they want – similar to Boosey and Hawkes 10-10, the great English clarinet.

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Meet Rick Bogart: Rick Bogart, clarinetist, vocalist and composer, is an Arabesque Recording Artist. Latest release is a ballet for solo dancer and solo clarinetist on Arabesque Records. Played in New Orleans during the heyday of the French Quarter. “We played six sets a night, six nights a week, year in and year out--all [through the musicians'] union with benefits. Now in New York since 1980, playing and keeping active. Instrument(s): Clarinet and piano. ...

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Back By Popular Demand: The Rick Bogart Trio Returns To Le Rivage For A Captivating Evening Of Jazz & Broadway

Back By Popular Demand: The Rick Bogart Trio Returns To Le Rivage  For A Captivating Evening Of Jazz & Broadway

Source: Michael Clarkston

Le Rivage, the esteemed jazz venue located at 340 W. 46th Street, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Rick Bogart Trio following their sensational debut performance last week. Music lovers are invited to immerse themselves in an unforgettable evening of soulful melodies and captivating rhythms on Friday, August 11th beginning at 8:30pm. The Rick Bogart Trio, comprised of three exceptional musicians, Mark Daine on guitar, Jon B Roche on bass, and the remarkable Rick Bogart himself, ...

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Rick Bogart Trio With Louisa Lee At Toshi's Living Room - Free Every Tuesday

Rick Bogart Trio With Louisa Lee At Toshi's Living Room - Free Every Tuesday

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Rick Bogart Trio With Singer Louisa Lee FREE Every Tuesday 7pm-10pm Toshi's Living Room! Appearing Weekly at Toshi's Living Room! 1141 Broadway at W. 26th St. 7:00pm- 10:00pm Reservations are suggested. Please call 917-432-8810. Toshi's is a lovely venue in the Flatiron Hotel. There is no cover and just a one drink minimum. And of course, you can enjoy The Rick Bogart Trio every Saturday and Sunday at ...

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Jazz Clarinetist Rick Bogart: From New Orleans To New York

Jazz Clarinetist Rick Bogart: From New Orleans To New York

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Rick Bogart Appearing Weekly at the New York Yankees Steakhouse! NEW YORK YANKEES STEAKHOUSE Presents: The Rick Bogart Trio Sundays: JAZZ BRUNCH - 12 noon to 3pm Fridays: 5 pm to 9 pm The Steakhouse of The New York Yankees is located at 7 West 51st St., across from Rockefeller Center. Every Sunday two tickets for next season's hometown games will be given away! About New York Yankees Steakhouse From the finest 21-day USDA ...

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Rick Bogart Trio at Seppi's at le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York

Rick Bogart Trio at Seppi's at le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York

Source: All About Jazz

Rick Bogart Trio Seppi's at Le Parker Meridien 123 W. 56th St., New York, NY 10019

Ongoing: Mon, Wed-Thu, 8:30pm; Sun, noon

The veteran clarinetist and his well-received trio perform a live show as part of a long-running weekly residency.

About Rick Bogart

Rick Bogart worked in New Orleans during the heyday of the French Quarter. Then moved to New York and started a long engagement at Harrah's in Atlantic City. He then toured the world ...

"The kind of infectious swing that catches the ear." —New York Daily News

"Personality and facile fingers..the scene of free wheeling-foot responding partying." —New York Post

"Bogart's tone was butter smooth and full throughout the range of his clarinet...technically adept, his rhythm accurate... great clarinet sound." —Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Bogart's talent is rare. He plays everything fron New Orleans Jazz to pop standards with consummate ease and artistry." —Cleveland Plain Dealer

Few clarinettists headline in casinos, but then, few have the credentials of Rick Bogart." —Atlantic City Press

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