Percussionists · 1932–2019

Emil Richards

American musician (1932–2019)

Born
2 September 1932
Hartford
Died
13 December 2019
Country
United States
Record labels
Impulse!

Biography

Emil Richards was a jazz musician who played percussion instrument and vibraphone. Emil Richards was born on 2 September 1932 in Hartford and died on 13 December 2019. The music is usually filed under jazz and classical music. Record labels: Impulse!.

Emil Richards (born Emilio Joseph Radocchia; September 2, 1932 – December 13, 2019) was an American vibraphonist and percussionist.

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Also plays on

Albums where Emil Richards is credited as a sideman

1961 Ring-a-Ding Ding! — Frank Sinatra vibraphone, percussion
1961 Swing Along With Me — Frank Sinatra percussion
1961 Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!! — Frank Sinatra percussion
1961 Nat King Cole Sings / George Shearing Plays — Nat King Cole & The George Shearing Quintet vibraphone
1962 Sinatra & Strings — Frank Sinatra percussion
1962 Point of No Return — Frank Sinatra, arranged and conducted by Axel Stordahl percussion
1963 Sinatra’s Sinatra — Frank Sinatra percussion
1964 It Might as Well Be Swing — Frank Sinatra, Count Basie And His Orchestra vibraphone, percussion
1965 A Man and His Music — Frank Sinatra vibraphone, percussion
1968 Cycles — Frank Sinatra percussion
1968 Lumpy Gravy — Frank Zappa bell, gong, marimba, timbales, timpani, vibraphone
1969 My Way — Frank Sinatra percussion
1974 Some Nice Things I’ve Missed — Frank Sinatra percussion
1977 Streisand Superman — Barbra Streisand instruments
1979 Mingus — Joni Mitchell percussion

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Emil Richards play?

Emil Richards is known for playing percussion instrument and vibraphone.

When and where was Emil Richards born?

Emil Richards was born 2 September 1932 in Hartford.

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