Lenore Raphael
This New York City-based jazz pianist is one of the top performers on the modern jazz scene and appears regularly at many top clubs and festivals.
Edward Ratliff
Composer, muliti-instrumetalist Ratliff plays an fascinating assortment of axes, from cornet and trombone to accordion. His band Rhapsodia has released it's debut: Wong Fei Hong Meets Little Strudel.
Joshua Redman
His official home page, a nicely done Flash-enabled site.
Interview with Joshua Redman
by Scott Carlson Saxophonist Joshua Redman comes across as a very humble and mature musician, two of the qualities I admire the most.
Diane Reeves
A singer who transcends music and ministers to the soul. Here's her Blue Note biography.
Rufus Reid
Reprinted from Jazz Player Magazine. The bass legend speaks of the Air Force, Chicago, and playing by ear.
Marc Ribot
Official site, including discography & tour dates.
Buddy Rich
Official site dedicated to the incredible drummer. Buddy did everything with a lot of intensity. He pissed a lot of folks off, but he also made a lot of friends, and he knew what the hell a drum kit was for.
The Rippingtons
This band for the last 10 years has been a real leader in contemporary jazz. They provide RealAudio "Ripps Radio" to listen to while you surf their site.
Lee Ritenour
Official website of the jazz/fusion guitarist.
Max Roach
Interesting article about the career and recent doings of arguably the most influential jazz drummer of all time.
Doug Robinson
Not only a composer/pianist extraordinaire, but a marketing wiz to boot.
Sonny Rollins
The colossal sax legend is still making great music at age 69.
Sonny Rollins
A pretty good Rollins discography, listing session, song, and personnel information for each recording he has appeared on.
Sonny Rollins
November, 1956 article about Rollins by Nat Hentoff.
Ted Rosenthal
Rosenthal was the pianist on a recent Arkadia recording Thank You Gerry, an excellent CD performed by many former Mulligan sidemen.
Renee Rosnes
Official website of the Canadian pianist who continues to garner rave reviews for her innovative compositions and recordings.
Jimmy Rowles
One of the great piano accompanists, Rowles played for numerous Jazz legends, from Tommy Dorsey to Benny Goodman, Stan Getz to Ella Fitzgerald.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
An incredibly gifted, Havana-born Latin jazz pianist whose compositional skills is as tremendous as his playing.
Otmaro Ruiz
A gifted Latin jazz pianist and composer, he is one of L.A.'s finest, and currently plays with Dianne Reeves among others.
George Russell
Official home of the modern jazz composer & creator of the Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization
Terje Rypdal Bio and Discography
Terje's old ECM stuff is classic. One of my favorite modern jazz guitarists.