{"id":2,"date":"2024-08-21T14:04:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T14:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rickcarlson.net\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-08-01T22:35:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T22:35:50","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rickcarlson.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Pianist Rick Carlson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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RICK CARLSON<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents. He has also perfected the art of \u201ccircular drinking\u201d, whereby he can sip martinis uninterrupted while still playing a cohesive piano solo.<\/o:p><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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He has been the pianist for the Wolverines Big Band since 1980. He has performed on concert stages in London and New York City, and has appeared with Count Basie drummer Butch Miles, horn stars Warren Vach\u00e9, Delfeayo Marsalis, Evan Christopher and Wycliffe Gordon.<\/span><\/h4>\n

His credits as musical director, arranger and pianist include the Guthrie Theater presentation of \u201cCoward\u2019s Women\u201d, the Capri Theater \u201cLegends Series\u201d and in various concert and cabaret presentations internationally. He once opened for Rosemary Clooney, accompanied Kathryn Crosby in various cabaret shows, and counts Madeleine Peyroux among his many unwitting fans.<\/o:p><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.rickcarlson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/RC_Coward_Women-scaled-e1724331918431.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#E02B20″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/_qvQz2ZsUwQ?si=8VFA1zYzCmHBeAIy” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/EZwZQDDsYM4?si=fFqOSOZ58jCJzhWA” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/J9BlbvbTlG8?si=V-Xyc3LkgLfJkv_J” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.jazzinspired.com\/browse-shows\/rick-carlson?rq=rick%20carlson” button_text=”Click to hear Rick Carlson’s interview on Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”107px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Howard Reich” company_name=”Chicago Tribune” portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.rickcarlson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-7.58.48\u202fAM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The pianism of Rick Carlson references the stride-style wizardry of Waller and James P. Johnson. A first-rate solo pianist.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.rickcarlson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-5.24.56-PM.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”3em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

UPCOMING SHOWS:<\/h2>\n

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August 9:<\/span>
MidCentury Music\u00a0<\/strong>
Part Four: 1964-1969<\/strong>
with Maud Hixson
Saint Albert The Great<\/em><\/h2>\n

August 15:
<\/span>Judy Garland: A Star Is Born In Minnesota\u00a0<\/strong>
with Maud Hixson
Dunsmore Jazz Room
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Promotional photo credits: Paul Irmiter<\/h3>\n

Top photo with teacup:
Ann Marsden<\/p>\n

Calendar photo:
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