Join us for a recital presented by applied music faculty member and Jazz Ensemble Director Jonathan Richards, bass!

RSVP required to attend. Click here to reserve your place.

Watch the live stream of this event here.

22 Feb
7:00 pm
Add to Calendar 2022-02-22 19:00:00 2022-02-22 19:00:00 Faculty Recital - Jonathan Richards Join us for a recital presented by applied music faculty member and Jazz Ensemble Director Jonathan Richards, bass! RSVP required to attend. Click here to reserve your place. Watch the live stream of this event here. Bird Studio Occidental College info@kwallcompany.com America/Los_Angeles public
Location: Bird Studio
Event Date: Feb. 22, 2022

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jonathan is an active member of the music industry as a bassist, composer, and educator. He is a graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music where he studied with classical bass virtuoso, Nico Abondolo, and jazz legend John Clayton. He holds a Master’s Degree from Cal Arts and is also on faculty at Pasadena City College.

As a touring and studio musician, he has had the privilege of working with an array of musical artists including David Foster, Khalid, Toni Braxton, Joe LaBarbera, Steve Lehman, Snuffy Walden, and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He has been featured on numerous recording projects for albums, television, and film. These include Beyoncé’s The Gift, Katharine McPhee’s PBS Soundstage SpecialThe American Music Awards, and scoring sessions for shows like The Night Of (HBO), Mrs. America (HULU), Dear White People (Netflix), and many more.

Jonathan is passionate about education and engaging with his students. He is excited to lead Occidental’s ensembles in many creative endeavors.

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