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OlneyMD

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http://www.reverbnation.com/rogeraldridge

A wide range of influences are found in my music including jazz, new music, tango, samba, funk, blues, and back to early jazz roots and old fiddle styles. My work is often described as "Serious music that is fun" ( I get that a lot!) and "A unique voice". Jazz Composition, Berklee College of Music 1968. BA Composition, McKendree University 1973. MA Composition and Clarinet, New Mexico Highlands University 1974. Jazz and classical composition teachers include Herb Pomeroy, Charlie Mariano, William Maloof, John Bavicchi, Robert Wykes, Stephanie Owen, and Champ Tyrone. Listed in International Who's Who in Music. A selection of my music is licensed through PARMA Recordings. Another way to hear recordings of my originals is to visit my music page at Reverbnation (link is in my contact info).