Miles Davis Hired Me After Hearing My Demo - Rick Margitza

[@davidskey]

My dad worked in the violin shop where Rick’s father got his violin repairs done and got to know him a bit. I remember my dad telling me about Rick’s dad bragging about Rick just like a proud poppa (this was pre-Miles).

[@phillipgarrett6849]

One of the best interviews ever! I’d rather be put in jail than to have to try out a horn in front of anyone but to walk on stage with it is another thing altogether! Like the world just comes alive! Music store musicians make me walk away with my tail between my legs but at the gig I could hold my own. Again a great interview and I loved his musical language!

[@hornmanmusic1542]

Loooove this Interview/conversation….and for Me Rick is THE SAXOPHONE GUY for ME……he has this greatness..tristezza in his tone /sound….almost like Stan Getz..it reach immediately and deeply….one of the greatest…and so much underrated. Thank you for this GREAT Interview

[@ChaaShaq]

I remember hearing Rick when he was around 21 years old at a club called Baker’s, tearing through the changes of Cherokee at a blistering pace,needless to say he left a indelible impression on me.

[@neilripsch6624]

Thank you, Jay. I appreciate hearing from a pro who’s been there and done that. What a great sound. It all helps me in my journey albeit a much different level - but equally as important to me.

[@JoeRN2B]

Saw him many times in New Orleans and loved every second. Anytime he would come in town I would get wind of it and find out where he was going to play. His music was just greatness back then.

[@skippruitt2391]

I remember Rick from my early Detroit days. Rick went to school in Dearborn, Mi. He was the first cat that I knew that had Charlie Parker transcriptions when we were in High School, around “78-79”.

[@c.l.4895]

Thanks Jay. It always blows my mind how many amazing musicians I have never heard of before, and I feel like I have done a lot of listening.

[@marcobadilla8773]

Una entrevista maravillosa, llena de historias de música y de vida para volver a escuchar. Charlie Parker decía que su álbum preferido era el con cuerdas y su abuelo fue parte de el , imagínate!! que bello. La sonrisa bondadosa de Miles al abrir la puerta y el amor a París de los tres. Tanta sincronicidad que brota en esta conversación, que solo me resta darle las gracias desde mi corazón

[@jeffpf38]

GREAT interview, Jay! I love the stories as well…we all learn so much from them, and they are super fun to listen to! I had no idea Kenny Garrett left Miles’ band because of the pay! I would have never imagined.

[@dr_kd]

I stumbled across Rick Margitza last year in Paris at La Gare / La Gore. Really enjoyed his band and his playing inspired me to practice more, and helped me understand some of the stuff I'd been covering with my teacher.

[@henrikbergman4055]

Awesome! As far as I have heard, and for anyone unfamiliar [quoting]: -"my grandfather was a Hungarian gypsie violinist". ...I think that's the 'musical talent equivalent of': -"I got a small loan of a million dollars". :-D

[@jandemencik6130]

Hey , i really love this conversation. I find you so human and so great to listen. Just continue to be like so. I love it. Thanks à lot for it. Take care. ❤

[@reedhead1]

Great interview, I never knew that much about Rick... but this settles it, I'm moving to France!!

[@robstevens9590]

Awesome interview! Deux musiciens américains en France! Formidable! I listened to the Mel Lewis "Sho' Nuf Did" blues track Rick refers to and, at first, I couldn't hear what he was talking about on Freddie Hubbard's solo, but then I realized Freddie's solo was after the trumpet and alto solos, playing flugel horn, then the comment about repeating the motif was very clear.

[@praisewizor]

Wow great interview

[@directcurrent5751]

YES

[@DavidBaronStevens]

After I had the honor of performing with Ingrid Jensen, she asked me what my race is, which is a question I get a lot I told her I am Romani, AKA "Gypsy", and she says "you're the 2nd saxophonist I know that's a Gypsy!" So I looked him up and he confirmed it He offered to teach me and I'm dying to head out to Paris to spend a week with the Maestro. Some day very soon, I hope. Such a wonderful spirit that carries the torch of the masters 🔥

[@Osnosis]

Took a lesson from Rick about 25 years ago, and he was in a bad place, and was very discouraging. I understand that he has found happiness in Paris, and that's good news.

[@beachnut1043]

That's too bad...

[@alicoat]

Another great interview , Miles the Master of space between the notes must check out Ricky when I go Paris next month.

[@directcurrent5751]

Was just thinking about Miles and his long spacing.

[@chriskaercher5201]

Great interview Rick! Glad to see you’re doing great!

[@parisax]

Thx Chris. You were one of my biggest inspirations growing up in Detroit. Hope you’re well my friend.

[@futuresearch1]

Always great to get in touch with big souls and Rick hi is ..... Thank you so much guys

[@richardcasey7521]

This us the best interview I’ve ever watched.

[@billiongenius]

One of my very favorite players. Listened to Margitza CDs all he time as a teen. I played in an all-state jazz ensemble where we played that Dan Gailey arrangement (Widow’s Walk) that Rick mentioned in this video. Such a cool interview.

[@principegesualdo7]

Thanks so much, Jay. Love Rick and his music.

[@directcurrent5751]

As alluded, there's a lot of stories about Miles' personality. Good and bad. Times were tough on him. I wish he hadn't bashed Eric Dolphy in Down Beat. But actually a lot of great stories about his warmth and appreciation of select people.

[@dennis524]

Great interview, thanks.

[@diegoarmijo1426]

I love these series of interviews!!! Thank you Jay! I also was influenced a lot by Gary Niewood. We're pretty much the same age. I also love his comment on the 5 Jews: the big influences of our time

[@AbrahamRavett]

Thanks for posting this interview and asking all those meaningful questions.I'll try to find Rick's CD and look forward to reading his forthcoming book. I may have missed what he said about his most recently purchased sax. Did he say " SBA"?

[@brianleising800]

Super informative interview. I loved hearing about structuring solos in real time on successive gigs.

[@bobblues1158]

Great! One of my favorite players!!!

[@petelevine9395]

I love you so much. Dave Liebman was in that old Ford's cassette player slash. You are the best!

[@KrisVComm]

Interesting. He lists Gerry Niewood as an influence. I would have to say that Chris Vadala from the Mangione band was a huge influence on me. Some of those 1970s players in pop and Jazz were so melodic and creative. John Helliwell from Supertramp was monumental. Likewise, Jay Beckenstein with Spyro Gyra was doing one killer thing after another. Cafe Amore was huge! Steve Tavaglione was killer when he was in Caldera (Sky Islands) and just got bigger. You know, it would be a great interview for you to have Tav on your channel. He’s so prolific and has that huge body of EWI work to go along with all his sax playing. His album “Blue Tav” is great. Saw him with Los Lobotomys many times as well. Great session player!

[@nicolafedrizzi5936]

Fantastico video...beughtifull story...so emotional in hearing about lifetime of the...GREATS...mckayhy...No. 1

[@kennethvenezia4400]

Great 🐈. Great insights

[@thiesvb3971]

Will this series feature Chris Potter someday?

[@bettersax]

Hopefully

[@Radio868]

Thanks sooo much! Really appreciate

[@solomann940]

Great Story 👌👌

[@ChromaticHarp]

I was checking out Rick at the Las Vegas Blue Note (he has relatives here, mostly musicians) After the set I walked outside and discovered my Chevy Blazer had been Stolen 😮

[@ShadowUnanimous]

1:30 Yes, Detroit!

[@saxmandiggle1573]

I always wanted to know who that was!!

[@Obviously_not_mars]

Hey better sax, I had a question about a Martin Alto Saxophone. If they are a good saxophone to play and are worth getting fixed?

[@yonathanshterenberg]

Hey Jey! Can you upload this vid to your podcast? Feels to me as a fitting media to a podcast and would love to hear it on my way through the podcast app :)

[@davidolahmusic]

This is awesome! Thanks 🙏🤓😎

[@fredericboulanger651]

Merci beaucoup pour le sous-titrage De traduction française 😉👍

[@lindacaul5419]

So interesting!

[@tuxsax]

Rick's 2004 album "Boheme" is exceptional, the ethnics nuances there are amazing! I also love his solos on Maria Schneider's orchestra!

[@SnoozyPenguin]

I have a question I play French horn/mellophone and I wanna play in my schools jazz band with a saxophone do you have any recommendations for what type of saxophone I should choose I would prefer a tenor or a bari.

[@gloriaamara-r7n]

How can we get better sax reed in n Nigeria African we needs her am one of your fan and I have been flowing your teaching thanks

[@phillipgarrett6849]

Still how did you manage practicing?

[@blakersbrummel]

MOOOORE BARI CONTENT PLEASE!!!!!

[@streetwiseguitar5113]

Seeing Rick as an older guy is very disconcerting..... feckin time! No escape.

[@arthurman7503]

can u make an episode on how to play death by glamour? (day 2 of asking)

[@petelevine9395]

23:34 Tell it!

[@victoza9232]

39:36 It's pronounced "Duh-Dario," not "Dee-Addario." Why do so many musicians mispronunce this?

[@tomaszszlapanski5988]

Fascinating but not so much. He did there mostly because he born musician. Not many of people can get to be famous if there is no family heritage in music. We can living and dream to get up to high level but still they are only dreams , even if we put so much effort. ❤

[@normalizedaudio2481]

I jam with him back then. What a mess. I can't even keep up and drummer is playing too loud.

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

👍🏾🎼🎶🎵🎷