BIO
Former Motown recording artist Rick Whitfield is the leader of the 4-9 piece Rick Whitfield Band. Rick’s specialty is creating the perfect ensemble for your event, drawing on an extensive talent pool which features the best studio musicians and entertainers in Los Angeles. They include musicians who have played or are now playing with Eric Clapton, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Diana Ross, the Gap Band and James Brown.
Rick is one of the busiest working musicians in town, and has been the featured entertainment at literally thousands of events. Below is a partial list of entertainers with whom he has performed :
Joni Mitchell
Ziggy Marley and the Wailers
James Brown (Opening Act)
Lou Rawls
Gypsy Kings (European Tour)
Wyclef Jean (Academy Awards Party – 2005)
Randy Crawford
Jack Wagner (wrote and co-produced current album)
Lily Tomlin
Branford Marsalis
Eric Gale
Joe Sample
Mel Tormé
Styx
REO Speedwagon
The band has a diverse repertoire in all styles and types of music including Standards, Rhythm & Blues, Disco, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Blues, Reggae, Rat Pack favorites, as well as many cover songs upon request.
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SONGLIST
Download Rick’s partial songlist here: