The Richard Cortez Big Band

Personnel:
Richard Cortez - Voice
Ruben Fox - Saxophone
Robert Edwards - Trombone
Marius van den Brink - Piano
Alex Tremblay - Bass
Eric Hallenbeck - Drums
Ricky Alexander - Clarinet
Allan Bezama - Guitar

In the true spirit of the Roaring Twenties, radically queer jazz song interpreter, Richard Cortez, spent the pandemic setting the underground music scene ablaze with his provocative and high-energy horn driven shows. Cortez, known for his ambition and extensive knowledge of The Great American Songbook, currently performs five weekly residencies with his band that features some of New York City’s most celebrated jazz musicians. Richard breathes exciting new life into this beloved timeless material, forever reminding us that as we progress as a society - so do our stories told within these sacred songs.