Rick Swann
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Rick Swann | |
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 Legacy Promotional – Photography by Joshua McMichael | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 10 October 1989 |
| Genres | Jazz, blues, house music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | Trumpet, piano, vocalist |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label | Independent |
| Website | Rick Swann's Official Website |
Rick Swann (born 10 October 1989) is a Northern Irish trumpet player. Born in Coleraine, his professional career began playing with numerous Jazz groups in Northern Ireland before appearing at high-profile events such as Cork Jazz Festival, City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival[1] and performing in venues including London's Royal Albert Hall and Belfast's Odyssey Arena whilst still in his early teens.[2]
As a session musician, Swann has recorded with many international artists including Rend Collective Experiment,[3] Tim Hughes,[4] Joanne Hogg and the Belfast Community Gospel Choir. In addition to session recording, Swann performs a number of high-profile residencies in Irish venues including El Divino,[5] (Belfast), The Albany,[6] (Belfast) Filthy McNasty's [7] (Belfast) and The Wright Venue [8](Dublin).
Swann is also the founder of Belfast Jazz/Blues Jam Session,[9] a weekly jam session which was created to provide opportunity for both professional & amateur musicians in Northern Ireland. Furthermore, Swann performs & produces theatre productions throughout the year recently having showcased the life of Louis Armstrong[10][11] and Ella Fitzgerald.[12]
