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Rickey Woodard is an acclaimed American jazz saxophonist whose warm, swinging tone has captivated audiences for decades. Born August 5, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, Woodard began a significant chapter of his career when he joined Ray Charles on tour in 1980, spending seven formative years with the legendary band (1980–1987). A master of both tenor and alto sax, Woodard gravitates to hard bop and mainstream jazz, drawing inspiration from greats like Ben Webster and Hank Mobley. This artist page offers a detailed look at his life, notable recordings, and current touring activity.

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Whether you’re searching for classic hard bop vibes or fresh live performances, Rickey Woodard delivers with clarity, warmth, and a timeless swing. Explore his discography, learn about his collaborations, and secure your seats for upcoming gigs. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to tickets and venue information.

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Quick Facts About Rickey Woodard

  • Born August 5, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee; began touring with Ray Charles in 1980 and spent seven years with his band (1980–1987).
  • Genre/style: hard bop / mainstream jazz; plays tenor and alto sax; influenced by Ben Webster, Hank Mobley, and others, with a warm, swinging tone.
  • Notable early leader/co-leader albums: California Cooking (1991), The Tokyo Express (1992), Yazoo (1994), The Silver Strut (1995), Quality Time (1995), Tenor Trio (1997).
  • Discography spans Concord, Candid, Fresh Sound, and later self-released projects; later titles include California Cooking No. 2 (2001), Picture This (2004), Pineapple Delight (2009), Why Did I Do It (2009), and The Long Road Back (2009).
  • 2025 touring: performed as part of the Nolan Shaheed & Rickey Woodard Quintet at Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles, on September 10, 2025 (LA jazz venue calendar references).
  • Social media presence: public activity includes a SoundCloud page; no widely publicized official Facebook/X handles found; biographical content appears on iHeart and traditional press.

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Rickey Woodard Discography

  • Pineapple Delight
    2009 · Self-released (Rickey Woodard)
  • Why Did I Do It
    2009 · Rw Records Inc.
  • California Cooking!
    2006 · Candid (releases indicate 1991 original)
  • Picture This
    2004 · Rickey Woodard Music
  • The Long Road Back
    2009 · Doodlin' Records
  • California Cooking No. 2
    2001 · Candid
  • The Tokyo Express
    1992 · Candid
  • Yazoo
    1994 · Concord Jazz
  • Quality Time: Frank Capp Quartet Featuring Rickey Woodard
    1995 · Concord
  • The Silver Strut
    1995 · Concord
  • Tenor Trio
    1997 · JMI/JVC
  • Night Mist
    1991 · Fresh Sound
  • The Frank Capp Trio Presents Rickey Woodard
    1991 · Concord

Whether you’re searching for classic hard bop vibes or fresh live performances, Rickey Woodard delivers with clarity, warmth, and a timeless swing. Explore his discography, learn about his collaborations, and secure your seats for upcoming gigs. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to tickets and venue information.

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