Jerome Richardson Quotes


What I'd like to get across is try your best to be yourself. I realize there are those who are much further along than you are; there are stars, but learn to be who you are and to play yourself. Be confident in that fact.


Citations

Richardson, Jerome. Interview. Saxophone Journal, vol. 20, Dorn Publications, 1995.

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  • Born: December 25, 1920
  • Died: June 23, 2000
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Musician

Jerome Richardson was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played soprano sax, alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute and piccolo. He played with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Kenny Burrell, and later with Earl Hines' small band.