Richard Page
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Saxophone
(soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone)
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Clarinet
(Bb, and bass clarinet)
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Flute
Ottawa based woodwind artist, Richard Page has become a sought-after performer and educator for all levels. His unique sound and approach to the baritone saxophone has been featured on many recordings and he is an in-demand sideman in the Ottawa-area.
Richard has performed, and recorded with with many award-winning artists, including Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Marc Copland, Jerry Granelli, Robben Ford, Bob Lanzetti, Jens Lindemann, Hilario Duran, Bob Brookmeyer, Phil Nimmons, Roddy Ellias, Petr Cancura, and many others.
In addition to his own projects, Richard performs with the Prime Rib Big Band, The Crius Saxophone Quartet, Sly High - A Tribute To Sly & The Family Stone, ERU-ERA, Renée Landry, and The Rock Steadies.
Richard's woodwinds have been featured on television on commercials, TV shows and movies, and can be heard on the Kidscreen award winning (Emmy and Canadian Screen Award nominated) Sesame Workshop/Nelvana cartoon, Esme and Roy.
Richard has studied with many renowned Canadian musicians, such as Kirk MacDonald, Mike Tremblay, and spent several years studying with world-renowned woodwind artist, Tim Price.
In August 2023, Richard was on faculty at the Carleton University Jazz Camp teaching both clarinet, and saxophone masterclasses, and an ensemble.
Richard is a proud endorser of Gonzalez Reeds, Key Leaves, and DeQuelery Windinstruments woodwind products.