This CD has been hailed by Scott Albin of Jazz.com as "OUTSTANDING. A WORK OF SUPERIOR MERIT." "Incredible !! Absolutely incredible!! Richard, you are amazing...your sound really takes me away from the mundane!! I'm honored to listen to such an incredible talent." Jeff G, Maryland "Absolutely amazing and precious music." Freemaan, London UK "Incredibly beautiful music! From your heart indeed, and straight to mine and many others! Thank you, Richard" Steve, California "I think I am in love ... WITH YOUR MUSIC !!!" Dianne, Chicago "Thank you! I am overwhelmed by your artistry and hope to see you perform soon!" Sheryl, New York "Gorgeous music! I LOVE it!" Jason, Washington, DC Richard was born in the small town of Adrian, Michigan, to a musical family where nearly everyone played a musical instrument. Starting on the cornet when in elementary school, he switched to trumpet in high school and starting performing throughout the area. He has performed everything from jazz, to rock, classical, soul, and blues with groups in the Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan area, and in and around Toledo,Ohio. He has been influenced by such trumpet luminaries as Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Freddie Hubbard, and Chris Botti. Richard is quickly becoming a highly sought after trumpeter on the contemporary jazz scene. He likes warm, romantic music - "intimate jazz" - the kind of music that captures the listeners attention and creates a warm, relaxed, romantic mood. His goal is to allow each instrument to speak in its own voice, and in its own way, creating a rich musical tapestry for the listener. Richard has a warm, intimate, romantic sound that mixes warmth and emotion with a lyrical west coast cool sound, heavily influenced by Chet Baker. His music blends the romantic cool jazz sound of the 50's with lyricism and a contemporary flair.