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English violinist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Sanders (born 8 December 1952)[1] is an English violinist who has played in jazz-rock, folk rock, British folk rock and folk groups, including Soft Machine and Fairport Convention.[2]
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Ric Sanders performing at Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Sanders |
| Born | 8 December 1952 Birmingham, Warwickshire, England |
| Genres | English folk music, folk rock, jazz, jazz fusion |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Varrick/Rounder, Woodworm, Green Linnet, Matty Grooves, Rough Trade, Talking Elephant |
Sanders' first experience with a professional band was in the summer of 1972, touring Europe with classical/rock percussionist Stomu Yamash'ta's Red Buddha Theatre.[3] He later went on to play with jazz pianists Johnny Patrick and Michael Garrick. In the late 1970s, he briefly toured as a member of the jazz-rock group Soft Machine and followed with a stint in The Albion Band.[3] In 1981, he co-founded a recording studio, Morgreen Studios, with which he remained active for a few years. In 1984, he joined Fairport Convention and recorded his first album with them, Gladys' Leap, the following year.[3][4] Since 2002, in addition to his work with Fairport, he has also been working regularly with his trio, known as the Ric Sanders Trio, which features Vo Fletcher on guitar and Michael Gregory on drums and percussion.
Over the years Sanders has worked with Rick Wakeman, Dave Cousins of Strawbs, Jethro Tull, Robert Plant, Roy Harper, Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, Pentangle, Gordon Giltrap, Andrew Cronshaw, June Tabor, Martin Simpson, Charlie Landsborough, All About Eve, The Mission, Fred Thelonious Baker, Catherine Howe and John Etheridge (guitarist with Soft Machine and Stéphane Grappelli) with whom he co-led the group 2nd Vision.[2]
With The Albion Band
With Fairport Convention
With Soft Machine
'With All About Eve
With Andrew Cronshaw
With English Air
With Gordon Giltrap
With Ashley Hutchings
With others
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