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Rich was born in Newark, New Jersey, March 16, 1956. The
fiery trumpet star began studying his instrument at the age of nine. As a
teenager he dreamed of playing with his idol, Maynard Ferguson. Upon his
completion of his musical studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rich's
dream was fulfilled when he was asked to join the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra.
After serving his internship with Maynard, Rich went back to his home in
the New York City Metro Area and assembled some of the finest musicians to
create one of the most exciting big bands in the country today. 
Rich and
the band have been playing to sold out audiences across the country. Whether
it be a concert, dance or intimate jazz room, the Rich Szabo will knock you
out! Rich has played in the bands of Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Ray Anthony,
Billy May, Tito Puente, Larry Elgart, Sammy Kaye, Xavier Cugat, Sonny Costanzo,
Buddy Childers, Charli Persip, Charlie Ventura, New Jersey Pops and can be
seen and heard on PBS playing lead trumpet with Guy Lombardo's Royal
Canadians. |
Wayne is the founder (1983) of The Brass Bow in Arlington
Hts, IL. In his 26th year as a band instrument repair technician Wayne is
widely recognized and sought after for information regarding his pioneering
work in the areas of musical instrument cryogenics, ultra-sonic cleaning,
and computer analysis of brass Instruments. The Brass Bow performs these specialized procedures for a wide variety of customers world-wide.
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Wayne
has always been willing to share his diverse knowledge in the field of band
instrument repair and has done so both as a clinician and a manufacturers
product representative through out the United States and Europe presenting
technical clinics and displayed his innovative products at the ITG, Midwest
Band and Clinic, New York Brass Conference, and has also represented
Ferree's Tool's at the Frankfurt Music Fair. Wayne is a member of the National
Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians and has given
clinics at national and regional seminars and meetings. The Brass Bow has
long been a resource for quality repair and restoration utilized with confidence
by a who's who of brass players. |
