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Karel Ruzicka Jr.
- Male
- New York City, NY
- United States
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Karel Ruzicka Jr. left a comment for Jim Beard"Thank you for adding me. I am a big fan of your music and the uniquely hip flavor you add to the works of so many giants of jazz from Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Bill Evans to the great late Mike Brecker and many others!
Best…"
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Petra Kozeluhova left a comment for Karel Ruzicka Jr."jee ahoj ! dekuji za kontakt, doufam, ze mohu psat cesky :o)
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Karel Ruzicka Jr. at Miles Cafe
April 29, 2011 from 9:30pm to 11:30pm
Karel Ruzicka Jr. Quartet Karel Ruzicka Jr.- Tenor SaxophoneGeorge Dulin - PianoGianluca Renzi - BassRussell Carter - Drums See More
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Healing Through Music Wellness
This is a unique gift, to bring music into retirement homes, long term care facilities, children's hospitals, homes for the aged, play flute, violin, piano, trio's, walk down the halls and play tunes for those bed-ridden....jazz heals, who's willing?
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Profile Information
- Where are you located?
- New York
- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Musical Artist, Producer, Educator, Clinician, Arranger, Composer
- Tell us a little about your background...
- Award winning saxophonist, composer and producer Karel Ruzicka Jr. has a way to captivate the audience in practically any musical context. It was already evident back in 1992 when his group "The Four" was awarded the first prize at the International Jazz Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic in 1992. Their appearance at the prestigious Jazz a Vienne in France that summer was received with standing ovation. The group released their album "Space and Rhythm in 1994 to a great critical acclaim. Karel Ruzicka Jr. then briefly visited his future home of New York and met many great jazz artists including trumpeter Roy Hargrove. Consequently in 1996 he was called upon to fill in for saxophonist Ron Blake in the Roy Hargrove quintet on their European tour. Karel's tenor and soprano saxophone graces over 100 albums. His debut as a leader album"You Know What I Mean" (ARTA -1997) was nominated for the Czech Grammy in 1998 and the following year the album "Spring Rolls Quartet" was elected the Czech Jazz Recording of the Decade. After these early successes Ruzicka relocated to NYC, where he studied with saxophonists Bob Mintzer, Rick Margitza, George Garzone and Joe Lovano. His most recent album as a leader "Brooklyn Moods" was nominated for a "Golden Angel" award (The new name for the Czech Grammy). The album features pianist Bruce Barth, Czech-born bassist George Mraz and drummer Brandon Lewis. He is often touring with contemporary jazz singer Michael Franks as well as his working quartet. The list of artists Karel has played with is long: Ben E. King, George Benson, Hiram Bullock (SNL, Sting), Joe Locke, Bob Mintzer, Charles Blenzig (keyboardist and MD for Michael Franks and Gato Barbieri), Ravi Coltrane, Benny Rietveld (bassist for Miles Davis and Carlos Santana), Cindy Blackman , Fred Wesley (James Brown, George Clinton), Jeff "Tain" Watts, Steve Hass, Gavin Degraw, ELEW and many others.
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- Jason Miles
- What Instrument do you play?
- Piano, Percussion, Saxophone, Other
- What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.
- http://karelruzickajr.com
- When Is Your CD Scheduled For Release?
- Ideas
- I agree that I will not spam the site with inappropriate postings for this action is subject to suspension
- yes
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 3:21am on May 03, 2011, Jaijai Jackson gave Karel Ruzicka Jr. a gift…
Thank you for your kind comments, I'm sure you will enjoy meeting people here from all over the world, shape it to work for you so that you can create new alliances. Enjoy!
- At 6:49am on May 2, 2011, Petra Kozeluhova said…
- jee ahoj ! dekuji za kontakt, doufam, ze mohu psat cesky :o)
- At 8:52am on April 29, 2011,
Steve Clarke said… Hey Karl, always good to be in touch, hope we will play again one dya. Saw you will be in CZ Jazz Workshop, looks like it will be good one.
Thanks for reaching out.
- At 8:28am on June 30, 2009,
Manee Valentine said…
- At 8:20am on June 30, 2009,
Luiz Santos Music said… 
Welcome Karel,
Nice to see you here!
Be blessed and Enjoy the ride! Luiz
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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