Richie Cole

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger (1948–2020)

Born: 29 February 1948
Trenton
Died: 2 May 2020
Carnegie
Country: United States
Active: 1969–
Record labels: Muse Records, Heads Up International
Discography: 22 albums

Biography

Richie Cole was a jazz musician who played saxophone and alto saxophone. Richie Cole was born on 29 February 1948 in Trenton and died on 2 May 2020 in Carnegie. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Muse Records and Heads Up International. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Trenton Makes the World Takes” (1976) to “Have Yourself an Alto Madness Christmas” (2016).

Richie Cole (February 29, 1948 – May 2, 2020) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Trenton Makes the World Takes 1976 New York Afternoon (Alto Madness) 1977 · Muse Records Alto Madness 1978 · Muse Records Hollywood Madness 1979 · Muse Records Keeper Of The Flame 1979 · Muse Records Side by Side 1980 · SEVEN SEAS Return to Alto Acres 1982 · Palo Alto Records The Wildman Meets Madman 1982 · GNP Crescendo Records

Pure Imagination 1987

popbop 1987

The Many Faces of Bird - The Music of Charlie Parker 1989 · Live · Verve Digital

Bossa International 1990 · Live

Yakety Madness 1992

Profile 1993

Starburst 1995

Kush: The Music of Dizzy Gillespie 1996

A Piece of Jazz History 2006

Richie Cole Meets Art Pepper 2006

The Man With the Horn 2007

Trenton Style 2007

Vocal Madness 2014

Have Yourself an Alto Madness Christmas 2016

Also plays on

Albums where Richie Cole is credited as a sideman

1978	Stolen Moments — Mark Murphy	alto saxophone
1979	Extensions — The Manhattan Transfer	alto saxophone
1980	Satisfaction Guaranteed — Mark Murphy	alto saxophone
1981	Back to Birdland — Freddie Hubbard	alto saxophone
1981	Bop for Kerouac — Mark Murphy	saxophone
1981	Mecca for Moderns — The Manhattan Transfer	alto saxophone
1985	Vocalese — The Manhattan Transfer	alto saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Richie Cole play?

Richie Cole is known for playing saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was Richie Cole born?

Richie Cole was born 29 February 1948 in Trenton.

What are Richie Cole's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Trenton Makes the World Takes (1976), New York Afternoon (Alto Madness) (1977), Alto Madness (1978), Hollywood Madness (1979) and Keeper Of The Flame (1979).

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