Ric Sanders
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Ric Sanders may be one of England's most versatile fiddlers. While his prime focus, since the mid-'80s, has been the British folk-rock that he plays with Fairport Convention, Sanders has proven equally effective at a diverse range of musical genres. He played experimental rock with Stomu Yamash'ta and the Red Buddah Theater and Soft Machine, traditional folk with the Albion Band, and jazz with a trio that he shared with vocalist Vikki Clayton and drummer Fred Thelonious Baker. A self-taught fiddler, Sanders was initially inspired by the music of jazz-fusion pioneers including John McLaughlin, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, and Josef Zawinul. His fiddling was further influenced by the playing of such jazz fiddlers as Jean-Luc Ponty, Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, and Joe Venuti.After making his professional debut as a member of Stomu Yamash'ta and the Red Buddah Theater in 1973, Sanders continued to explore the outer realms of progressive rock with Soft Machine. His fiddling was featured on the band's 1978 album, Alive and Well, recorded during a concert in Paris. With his reputation secure, Sanders began to step into the spotlight with his early-'80s group, Second Vision, featuring guitarist John Ethridge, keyboardist Dave Bristow, and drummer Mickey Baker. The group's sole album, First Steps, was released in 1980. Sanders and Ethridge continued to play together in the John Ethridge/Ric Sanders Band.
Opening his own recording studio, Morgreen Studios, in 1981, Sanders mostly recorded folk albums by such artists as Martin Simpson and June Tabor. His interests in British folk music were strengthened during a stint with Ashley Hutching's Albion Band, a group that also included several musicians who had played with Fairport Convention. When it was decided that Fairport Convention was going to reunite to record an instrumental album, Glady's Leap, in 1985, Sanders received a phone call from bassist/vocalist Dave Pegg asking if he'd be interested in playing on the recording. Sanders quickly accepted the invitation.
15 years later, he remains an essential part of Fairport's evolving sound. Sanders has continued to branch out as a musician. In addition to recording two solo albums -- Whenever in 1984 and Neither Time Nor Distance in 1991 -- he joined with Clayton and Baker to record a live trio album, Carried Away (Speaking Volumes), in 1995. ~ Craig Harris, Rovi
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 Sanders performing on violin 14 August 2004 Photo: Brian Marks |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Sanders |
| Born | 8 December 1952 |
| Genres | English folk music Folk rock Jazz Jazz fusion |
| Occupations | Musician, Composer |
| Instruments | Violin Violectra Electric and MIDI Violin Mandolin Ukulele |
| Years active | 1972 - present |
| Labels | Varrick/Rounder Records, Woodworm Records, Green Linnet Records, Matty Grooves Records, Rough Trade Records, Talking Elephant Records |
| Associated acts | Fairport Convention Soft Machine John Etheridge Gordon Giltrap The Albion Band |
| Website | The Ric Sanders Group |
Richard 'Ric' Sanders (born 8 December 1952,[1] in Birmingham, Warwickshire) is a British violinist who has played in jazz-rock, folk rock, electric folk and folk groups, including Soft Machine and Fairport Convention.[2][3]
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Biography
Sanders' first experience with a professional band was in the summer of 1972, touring Europe with classical/rock percussionist Stomu Yamash'ta's Red Buddha Theater. He later went on to play with jazz pianists Johnny Patrick and Michael Garrick. In the late 1970s he briefly toured as a member of the jazz-rock group Soft Machine and followed with a stint in The Albion Band. In 1981 he co-founded a recording studio, Morgreen Studios, with which he remained active for a few years. In 1984 he joined Fairport Convention and recorded his first album with them, Gladys' Leap, the following year.[4] Since 2002, in addition to his work with Fairport, he has also been working regularly with his trio, known as the Ric Sanders Group, which features Vo Fletcher on guitar and Michael Gregory on drums and percussion.
Professional associations
Over the years Sanders has worked with a diverse roster of artists, including: Rick Wakeman, Dave Cousins of Strawbs, Jethro Tull, Robert Plant, Roy Harper, Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, Pentangle, Gordon Giltrap, Andrew Cronshaw, June Tabor, Martin Simpson, Charlie Landsborough, All About Eve, The Mission, Fred Thelonious Baker, Catherine Howe and John Etheridge (guitarist with Soft Machine and Stéphane Grappelli) with whom he co-led the group 2nd Vision,[2][3] whose record has been re-released on Blueprint Records (Voiceprint Records Group).
Discography
Solo
- Whenever (1984)
- Neither Time Or Distance (1991)
- Still Waters (2008)
In Groups
- Soft Machine: Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris (1978)
- The Albion Band: Rise Up Like the Sun (1978)
- John Etheridge & Ric Sanders: Second Vision (1980)
- 2nd Vision: First Steps (1980)
- String Time: String Time (1983)
- Fairport Convention: Gladys' Leap (1985)
- Fairport Convention: Expletive Delighted! (1986)
- Fairport Convention: In Real Time (1987)
- Gordon Giltrap & Ric Sanders: One To One (1989)
- Fairport Convention: Red and Gold (1989)
- Fairport Convention: The Five Seasons (1990)
- Fairport Convention: Jewel in the Crown (1995)
- Fairport Convention: Old, New, Borrowed, Blue (1996)
- Fairport Convention: Who Knows Where the Time Goes? (1997)
- Fairport Convention: The Wood and the Wire (1999)
- Fairport Convention: XXXV (2001)
- Ric Sanders Group: Parable: Music for the Anjali Dance Company (2003)
- Ric Sanders Group: In Lincoln Cathedral (2004)
- Fairport Convention: Over the Next Hill (2004)
- Fairport Convention: Sense of Occasion (2007)
- Fairport Convention: Festival Bell (2011)
Collaborations and guest appearances
- Andrew Cronshaw: Wade in the Flood (1978)
- Gordon Giltrap: Peacock Party (1979)
- Mick Stevens: The Englishman (1979)
- Martin Simpson: Special Agent (1981)
- Pete York: String Time in New York (1983)
- English Air: English Air (1983)
- Loudon Wainwright III: I'm Alright (1984)
- Phenomena: Phenomena (1985)
- English Air: The Space Inbetween (1985)
- Mark Geronimo: London Moon & Barnyard Remedy (1986)
- Jethro Tull: Crest of a Knave (1986)
- Andrew Cronshaw: Till the Beasts' Returning (1987)
- Gordon Giltrap: A Midnight Clear (1987)
- Simon Nicol: Before Your Time... (1987)
- The Bodhi-Beat Poets: White Light (1987)
- June Tabor: Aqaba (1988)
- All About Eve: All About Eve (1988)
- Gerry Rafferty: North and South (1988)
- Andrew Cronshaw: The Andrew Cronshaw CD (1989)
- All About Eve: Scarlet and Other Stories (1989)
- Gordon Giltrap: One To One (1989)
- Ashley Hutchings: Songs from the Shows (1990)
- The Mission: Masque (1992)
- Andrew Cronshaw: The Language of Snakes (1993)
- Martin Barre: A Trick of Memory (1994)
- Ashley Hutchings: The Guv'nor's Big Birthday Bash (1995)
- Judy Dunlop & Ashley Hutchings: Sway with Me (1996)
- The Albion Band: Live at the Cambridge Folk Festival (1996)
- Roy Harper: The Dream Society (1998)
- Jerry Donahue: Telecasting Recast (1999)
- Richard Greene & Beryl Marriott: Hands Across the Pond (2001)
- Rick Wakeman and Dave Cousins: Hummingbird (2002)
- Rainbow Chasers: Fortune Never Sleeps (2006)
- Durbervilles: Alternative Route to All Destinations (2007)
- Aquarium: Loshad' Belaya (White Horse) (2008)
- Tiny Tin Lady: Ridiculous Bohemia (2008)
References
- ^ Biography at Fairport Convention's official website
- ^ a b A 1996 interview with Ric Sanders at Calyx, the Canterbury website
- ^ a b Ric Sanders at Allmusic
- ^ Fairport Confusion - The Line Ups from the Fairport un-Convention-al website
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