First Name

Rick

College/University:

Michigan State University

I am here for:

Gigs, Job Inquiries, Educational Purposes, Meet Players, Networking, Other

Whom I want to meet:

Those serious about music making.

Employment Status

Self-Employed

Occupation:

Musician-Educator

Employer:

Self

About Me:

A versatile musician and veteran performer in organizations such as the Louie Bellson Big Band (Chicago Based Band), Jimmy Dorsey, Mike Pendowski, Rob Parton , Buddy De Franco, Buselli-Wallrab and Terry Gibbs Bands, Rick Holland brings a wealth of experience and musicality to each performance.

Holland has now recorded 6 albums as a leader and co-leader with national and international labels. His most recent release,Trilby, was recorded in Spring, 2010. The music features the sriting of Bill Dobbins, Kerry Strayer and Brent Wallarab. In 2006, the band recorded In Times Shadow, featuring the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band. It featured the writing of Bill Dobbins (co-producer), Brent Wallarab, Jim Martin and Kerry Strayer. Rick has agreed to released this album under the Blujazz label, one of the top Jazz independent labels in the world today. Other releases include, Positive Settings,(Cadence,2001) and (There Will Never Be Another You, Cadence,1999), featuring the Rick Holland Quartet. These albums were highly praised by periodicals such as the All Music Guide, Jazz Improv Magazine, Cadence Magazine and Detroit Jazz. Rick also has made two significant recordings with long-time playing partners Hendrik Meurkens, You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To,(Cadence, 2002) and with Kerry Strayer, ( Rhombus Records, Speak Low,2003). These albums were also praised by All Music Guide, All About Jazz and the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors, JAM Magazine.

In 2005, Rick received his Doctoral degree in Classical performance from Michigan State University. He is a Yamaha Performing artist, active performer and clinician and has served on the music faculties of Western Michigan University and SUNY-Oswego.

Musical Background & Experience:

PERFORMED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Louie Bellson, Chicago Based Big Band (1988-91), Soloist
Burt Bacharach with Dionne Warwick (Interlochen, MI)
Pat Boone (Chicago)
Cab Calloway (Louie Bellson, Blue Lake, MI)
Natalie Cole (Warner Bros. Productions, Chicago)
Harry Connick, Jr. (Chicago Theater)
Buddy DeFranco Big Band (Jazz Showcase, Chicago)
Fred Hersch (Fontana Chamber Arts)
Rockford Jazz Festival), Soloist
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (1990-Present), Jazz Soloist
Jon Faddis (Louie Bellson Band, Racine Jazz Festival)
Dominique Eade (many concerts)
Johnny Frigo (Several Dates, Chicago)
Terry Gibbs Big Band (Jazz Showcase, Chicago), Soloist
Buselli/Wallarab Big Band Soloist (several dates)
Frankie Kapp Big Band (Rockford Jazz Festival), Soloist
Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme (Star Plaza, Chicago)
Frank Mantooth (many concerts)
Johnny Mathis (Des Moines, IA)
Jack McDuff (Betty Joplin Entertainment World, Lansing, MI)
Don Menza (Several Louie Bellson Concerts)
Hendrik Meurkens (many concerts)
Makoto Ozone Big Band (Japanese Television), Soloist
Rob Pardon Big Band, Chicago (1988-91), Soloist
Mike Pendowski Big Band, Chicago (1988-91), Soloist
Bernadette Peters (Lansing, MI)
Nelson Riddle Orchestra (Several Concerts)
Spinners/Martha Reeves, Motown Celebration (Kalamazoo, MI)
Marvin Stamm (Chicago, IL)
Temptations/Four Tops, Midwest Tour, 1998
Bobby Watson (Michigan region)
Scott Robinson (many concerts)
Kerry Strayer (many concerts)
Franck Amsallem (Fontana Chamber Arts)
Rob McConnell (Rockford Jazz Festival)

JAZZ FESTIVALS:

Geneva Smith Opera House 2011 (LBB)
Rochester International Jazz Festival 2006, 2008, 2010 (LBB)
Lewiston Jazz Festival 2010 (LBB)
Wolcott Wine and Jazz 2010 (2010
Fairport Canal Days 2009,2010 (USO)
Monroe Community College Jazz Festival 2007, 2008 (LBB)
Boston Globe Jazz Festival (Phil Wilson International Dues Band), 1984
Capital Riverfest. Lansing, MI (Capital Jazz Quartet, Rick Holland, Leader), 1993
Chicago Jazz Festival (Rob Pardon Big Band), 1991
Flint Cobra Jazz Festival (Capital Jazz Quartet, Rick Holland, Leader), 1997-1999
Fontana Concert Society (Rick Holland Quartet), Present
Gilmore Keyboard Festival Opening Gala (Rick Holland Quartet), 2000
Grand Rapids Jazz Festival (Rick Holland Quartet), 1999
Grand Valley State University Jazz Series, Live at the BOB Radio Broadcast (Rick Holland Quartet) 1998, 1999, 2000
Jazz in the City, Lansing, MI (Capital Jazz Quartet, Rick Holland, Leader), 1994
Kalamazoo Jazz Festival (Capital Jazz Quartet, Rick Holland, Leader) 1996, 1999
Michigan Festival, East Lansing, MI (Capital Jazz Quartet, Rick Holland, Leader), 1998 Michigan Wine and Harvest Festival, Kalamazoo, MI (Capital Jazz Quartet, Rick Holland, Leader), 1995, 1997
Old Towne Jazz Festival, Lansing, MI (Rick Holland Quartet), 1998
Racine Jazz Festival, Racine, WI (Louie Bellson, Jon Faddis), 1991
RE Olds Jazz Series, Lansing, MI (Rick Holland Quartet), 1998, 1999
Rockford Jazz Festival, Rockford, IL (Rob McConnell, Herb Ellis), 1990











OFF-BROADWAY SHOWS:
"Carousel," Lansing, MI, 1997
"Chicago," Kalamazoo, MI, 2000
"City of Angels," Lansing, MI, 1997
"Dream Girls," Chicago, IL, 1993
"Fiddler On the Roof," Lansing, MI, 1995
"Hello Dolly!" Lansing, MI, 1996
"Peter Pan," Lansing, MI, 1998
Radio City Music Hall, Lansing, MI, 1994
"The Sound of Music," Lansing and Kalamazoo, MI, 1996
State Fair, Lansing, MI, 1995

NATIONAL TELEVISION COMMERCIALS:
Acura Automobiles, 1991
American Cancer Society, 1991
Cypress Gardens, 1991


CLINICIAN AND SOLOIST:

Geneva High School 2010
Kendall High School 2010 (RH 5Tet)
Brockport High School 2010
Honeoye High School 2008, 2009
Monroe Community College 2007, 2008
Fulton High School 2006
University of Rochester, Spring 2005, Soloist and clinic
Virginia Tech University, Spring 2004 Clinician and Soloist
Central Queensland Conservatorium, Summer-2005, 2007, In Residence Faculty. Bi-Yearly
Oswego State University Summer Jazz Camp 2004-2006
Albion College, 2005, Clinician and Soloist, RHED Little Big Band
Portage Northern High School, April 2005, Clinician and Soloist
Grand Valley State, April 2004
Fulton High School, 2005, Clinic
Mexico Junior High School, 2005, clinician and soloist
Central Square High School, Clinic, May 2005
Butler University, Clinician, Indianapolis, IN, March 2000

Comstock, Galesburg-Augusta High Schools, Soloist and Clinician, Galesburg, MI, November, 1999
East Lansing High School, RE Olds Soloist Series, East Lansing, MI, April, 1998
Elkhart Community Concert Band, Soloist, Elkhart, IL, June, 1997
Fort Wayne Public School, Clinician and Soloist, Fort Wayne, IN, February, 2000
Grand Valley State University, 2000 - 2002
Hart Public Schools, Clinician and Soloist, Hart, MI, 1998 - 2002
Holt High School, Clinician and Soloist, Holt, MI, April 1998
Kalamazoo Jazz Festival, Clinician and Soloist, Kalamazoo, MI, July, 1998
Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI, 2000, 2001
Loy Norrix High School, Clinician, Kalamazoo, MI, November, 1999
Mason Public Schools, Soloist, Brass Methods, Mason, MI, September, 1996
Mattawan High School, Mattawan, MI, 1999, 2000, 2001
Muskegon High School, Clinician and Soloist, Muskegon, MI, 1998 - 2002
Northview High School, Clinician, Grand Rapids, MI, May, 2000
Northwest Michigan College, Clinician and Soloist with Faculty, Traverse City, MI, February, 1994
Okemos High School, Jazz Clinician and Concert with Rick Holland Quartet, Okemos, Mi 1997
Perry Public Schools, Jazz Soloist and Clinician, Perry, MI, 1997
Portage Public Schools, Soloist, Portage, MI, 1998 - 2002
Saginaw Valley State University, Clinician & Soloist, Saginaw, MI, February, 1996
St. Joseph College, St. Joseph, MI, 2002
South Bend Public Schools, Clinician & Soloist, South Bend, IN, January, 2000
Western Michigan University, Clinic & Concert with Jazz Pianist, Larry Novak, February, 1999

Website:

http://www.rickhollandproductions.com

Website:

http://www.rickholland.net

Website:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=645440378

Why I love jazz:

If you're not one with this genre, it will never work for you.

Music:

Chet
Miles
Trane
Pops
Many vocalists--many!