Rick Margitza
Cycle Pro | Arrangement | Saxophone
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, University of Miami, and Loyola University (New Orleans), Rick Margitza has studied with Sonny Stitt, Gerry Niewood, Michael Brecker and David Liebman. He has toured and recorded with Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Williams, Eddie Gomez, Chick Corea, Maria Schnieder, Martial Solal, Dave Douglas, Ibrahim Maalouf and many others. Quelques CD’s : Bohemia, Momento, Heart of Hearts, Miles Davis At Montreux 1973-1991.
Teaching since 2008, professor at IMEP since 2016.
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Bucharest Jazz Competition 2027: Applications Are Now Open!
Applications are now officially open for the 21st edition of the Bucharest International Jazz Competition, which will take place July…
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Single Release: Bakoro & Romane – A Contre-Sens
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Auditions for Wind Players for the IMEP Big Band
In 2026, the IMEP Big Band is looking for wind instrument players; an audition will be held on October 27…
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Herbie Hancock Institute Masterclass at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
For the first time in its history, the Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Competition—widely regarded as the most prestigious jazz…
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New York in Paris, improv workshop from April 5 to 10, 2027
Professional Internship: New York in Paris Real Time Music is organizing a professional workshop titled “Brooklyn in Paris,” a unique…
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