Ricky Sweum

Music Is The Weapon

admin — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:14:13 +0000

Great article by Bill Forman about my departure from Colorado in this week’s Independent Newspaper (June, 2011).
Read it below or read it online here: MUSIC IS THE WEAPON

Music is the weapon Local jazz luminary Ricky Sweum exits Colorado Springs on a high note

By Bill Forman

Think of it as [...]

Video: Ricky Sweum’s Jazz Explosion @ Cucuru on Rapture’s Eve

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 03:02:42 +0000

Reposted from Colorado Springs Independent (CSindy.com). You can click HERE to read this post on their website or read below:

Video: Ricky Sweum’s Jazz Explosion @ Cucuru on Rapture’s Eve

POSTED BY BILL FORMAN ON SAT, MAY 21, 2011 AT 12:56 AM

(photo by BILL FORMAN)

“I thank [...]

Ricky in the Independent

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:44:50 +0000

Nice write up on Ricky in the Colorado Spring’s “Independent” newspaper. You can also read it at their WEBSITE. Article by Bill Forman:

Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion! Farewell Performance Live @ Cucuru

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:08:03 +0000

This band started at Cucuru and now it will end there too; don’t miss your chance to see the final performances of this band. Ricky and Jason will be moving away from Colorado shortly and will perform together with Henrique and Wayne two final times.

Two Nights:
Fri. May 20th 7-10 [...]

Listenin’ With Lenny

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:38:23 +0000

[taken from January 2011 Issue of Pikes Peak Jazz Notes Newsletter - www.ppjass.org]

With no prior knowledge of what is being heard, a local jazz artist comments on musical selections chosen by 25-year veteran of jazz radio Lenny Mazel.

This month’s guest is:
Ricky Sweum [saxophonist, bandleader, composer, educator]

Joe Lovano
[...]

Free Download of New Falconaires CD

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:48:14 +0000

It’s free to listen to and download the new United States Air Force Academy Band Falconaires CD from CDBaby.com. It’s called “Sharing the Freedom” and was recorded in 2010 under the direction of MSgt Scott Crump. I’m a featured soloist on two of the tracks, “Yesterday’s Tomorrow” and “Sharing the Freedom”. There’s also a very [...]

Holiday Bundle Deal

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:37:27 +0000

This the season to give yourself the gift of creative jazz music! I’ve created a Holiday Bundle Deal that includes all of my “Pulling Your Own Strings” items. For $20 you will receive:

An autographed version of Ricky’s award-winning CD “Pulling Your Own Strings” (Origin Records). Six-panel digipak. Free shipping. Featuring Ricky Sweum (saxes), [...]

Organ Trio Debuts @ Rico’s

admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:14:34 +0000

When: Fri., Nov. 26, 7:30-10 p.m., Sat., Nov. 27, 7:30-10 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 17, 7:30-10 p.m.

From Jimmy Smith’s early sides with Lou Donaldson on up through the latest recordings by the James Carter Organ Trio, the sweet soul grooves of the Hammond B-3 have proven a perfect complement to the savoir faire of [...]

Podcast: Ricky Sweum Talks Intonation, Embouchure, and Improvisation on new website “BestSaxophoneWebsiteEver.com”

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:01:33 +0000

I was recently interviewed for a podcast for a great new saxophone resource website called BestSaxophoneWebsiteEver.com. I had a lot of fun talking about my experience as a professional musician along with giving some advice on developing as a saxophonist. The following topics were covered:

My evolution from a New York jazz musician to [...]