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Yanagisawa & Rico Artist Lovely Laura

Yanagisawa & Rico Artist Lovely Laura's Hed Kandi recording
Saxophonist and vocalist Laura Fowles A.K.A. The Lovely Laura and producer extraordinaire Tyrrell had their first collaborative album releas...

The Rico Jazz Jam – 2012 line-up

The Rico Jazz Jam – 2012 line-up
The first Rico Jazz Jam of the year, on Thursday 2nd February, will be started in style with a return from vocalist Lauren Dalrymple & her band (C...

Debut album from Andy Sheppard trio

Debut album from Andy Sheppard trio
Trio Libero, a trio convened by Rico Artist Andy Sheppard, are about to release their debut album on the ECM label. ‘Trio Libero’ will be ...

Belgian Rico Artist Stephan Vermeersch to attend UK woodwind events

Belgian Rico Artist Stephan Vermeersch to attend UK woodwind events
Rico Artist from Belgium, Stephan Vermeersch, will be visiting the UK next month to perform, lecture and hold a masterclass for bass clarinettists. ...

Arun Ghosh chooses Rico

Arun Ghosh chooses Rico
Arun Ghosh is a British-Asian clarinettist, composer and music educator, who we're excited to say has just become a Rico UK artist. Conceiv...

Ann Evans - on visiting the Rico factory

Ann Evans - on visiting the Rico factory
Ann Evans and Henri Bok, two Rico artists who together make up ' Duo Hevans', visited the Rico factory while they were in L.A. in the summer for Clari...

The Rico Jazz Jam - December Jam

The Rico Jazz Jam - December Jam
This month's Rico Jazz Jam, on Thursday 1st December at The Spice of Life in Soho, will feature special guest Geoff Simkins. Geoff has bee...

Rico UK - out & about

Rico UK - out & about
Rico UK were at the Clarinet & Saxophone Society of Great Britain's annual Single Reed Day on Sunday, which this year was held at Liverpool H...

Artist spotlight – Jim Corry and James Russell

Artist spotlight – Jim Corry and James Russell
Jim and James are two in-demand saxophonists, who we’re proud to say both endorse and play Rico Select Jazz reeds. Jim has recorded and toured...

The Rico Jazz Jam - London Jazz Festival Special

The Rico Jazz Jam - London Jazz Festival Special
The Rico Jazz Jam, usually held on the 1st Thursday of every month, will be moving to a Saturday evening for November to coincide ...

The Rico Saxophone Workshop

The Rico Saxophone Workshop
Want to improve your sax playing & meet other saxophone students in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? The Rico Saxophone workshop is held on the...

Artist spotlight – Marie Lloyd

Artist spotlight – Marie Lloyd
Marie Lloyd, an outstanding clarinettist, is a Rico UK artist. Marie endorses Rico Reserve Classic reeds for Bb clarinet. Marie has played ...

An evening with Frank Catalano

An evening with Frank Catalano
Tuesday October 25th at Sax.co.ukDoors 6.30pmStart 7pm Rico Artist Frank Catalano will be holding a masterclass on Tuesday 25th October at the suss...

Clarinet masterclass at Royal Irish Academy of Music

Clarinet masterclass at Royal Irish Academy of Music
On 17th October the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin will welcome Slovenian Clarinettist, Joze Kotar, for a masterclass sponsored by...

London Showcase for Gerard McChrystal

London Showcase for Gerard McChrystal
The diverse musical exploits of multi-award-winning saxophonist Gerard McChrystal are to be highlighted in a special showcase recital on Thursday 29...

Rico Product Updates

Rico Product Updates
New items just arrived... SJA18/SLA18 – the highly popular Rico padded strap is now availab...

Julian Bliss chooses Rico Reserve Classic

Julian Bliss chooses Rico Reserve Classic
Talented clarinettist, Julian Bliss, has chosen to endorse the latest reeds from Rico - Reserve Classic. Julian has now joined the Rico Artist Ro...

Lovely Laura

Lovely Laura's debut album - Off The Ground
Most notable for her renowned live performances with huge brands such as Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound, Space-Ibiza, Pacha, Café Del Mar and Coc...

The Rico Jazz Jam – 1st birthday bash

The Rico Jazz Jam – 1st birthday bash
The September Rico Jazz Jam held last week was a special cause for celebration as it marked a year since the first one took place. This monthly...

Premier UK sax man forms quintet

Premier UK sax man forms quintet
Snake Davis, a Rico and Yanagisawa Artist, is well established as one of the UK's leading Saxophonists. Most people know Snake for either his amazin...

Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year chooses Rico

Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year chooses Rico
Ruaridh Pattison, a 19 year old saxophonist currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, has become the latest musician to be welcom...

The Lovely Laura chooses Rico

The Lovely Laura chooses Rico
Barnes & Mullins are delighted to announce the endorsement of Laura Fowles – aka The Lovely Laura – by Rico Reeds. Most notable for ...

Simon Kaylor wins

Simon Kaylor wins 'Best Instrumentalist' Award
We’re pleased to announce that Rico La Voz player, Simon Kaylor has been honoured with two awards at the Jazz Yorkshire 2010 event. Simon hims...

Dan Forshaw sticks to Rico

Dan Forshaw sticks to Rico
Dan Forshaw is a British musician and composer who has drawn critical acclaim from around the globe. Dan has recorded seven albums under his own name,...

Rico Jazz Jam with Jim Snidero

Rico Jazz Jam with Jim Snidero
We are incredibly excited to announce details of the January 2011 - Matt Telfer promoted - Rico Jazz Jam at Soho's Spice of Life: Jazz jammers will ...

Reserve Classic - now for Alto Sax

Reserve Classic - now for Alto Sax
Barnes & Mullins are pleased to announce a new addition to the greatly acclaimed Rico Reserve Classic line - Reserve Classic Alto Sax. The Reserve...

Simon Spillet chooses Rico Reeds

Simon Spillet chooses Rico Reeds
We're very pleased to add Simon Spillet to the ever-growing Rico artist roster. Simon plays Rico Orange box and Rico Jazz Select on his Tenor. Descri...

The Rico Jazz Jam kicks off

The Rico Jazz Jam kicks off
Acclaimed Jazz saxophonist Matt Telfer is working with UK Rico distributor Barnes & Mullins to establish the monthly Rico Jazz Jam Session. ...

Rico Reserve Classic - The Symphonic Choice

Rico Reserve Classic - The Symphonic Choice
Rico UK are proud to announce a new addition to the market leading 'Reserve' line - Reserve Classic.  The Reserve Classic reeds have be...

Casey Greene with Rico

Casey Greene with Rico
We're delighted to welcome highly respected Woodwind Multi-instrumentalist, Casey Greene into the Rico Artist family. Casey plays Clarinet, Alto, Te...

Simon Willescroft chooses Rico

Simon Willescroft chooses Rico
Simon Willescroft is a highly talented and massively in-demand saxophonist right now. Having graduated from the Royal Northern College, Simon set abou...

Gerard McChrystal with Rico

Gerard McChrystal with Rico
Further to the ever-increasing list of top level artists using and recommending Rico reeds and products, we are proud to announce the involvement...

Victoria Soames-Samek - The journey to Rico Reserve

Victoria Soames-Samek - The journey to Rico Reserve
Victoria is one of the most exciting and versatile clarinettists playing in the UK today. She performs with natural flair and freshness on both the cl...

Simon Kaylor wins Jazz Services Award

Simon Kaylor wins Jazz Services Award
Rico Artist, Simon Kaylor wins Jazz Services Award with jazz group, ‘If Destroyed Still True (IDST)’ – The group which features Simo...

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Rico's Multi-Reed Case - RVCASE04
Made of the same high grade materials as the previous instrument-specific reed cases, this new Multi-Reed case will hold up to 8 clarinet or sax reeds...

Gerard McChrystal tests NEW Reserve Soprano Reeds

Gerard McChrystal tests NEW Reserve Soprano Reeds
Classical Sax virtuoso, Gerard McChrystal was blown away by the NEW Rico Reserve Soprano S...

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Rico's Tommy Smith wins BBC Jazz Award
Tommy Smith – Yanagisawa Sax and Rico Reed player – has just won the coveted BBC ‘Heart of Jazz Award’, and has used Rico Sele...

Four New Artists Join Rico

Four New Artists Join Rico
Rico are proud to announce four new additions to the ever growing family of Rico endorsees. With a vast group of musicians; soloists, quartets, saxo...

Rico LiMS Competition Winner 2008!

Rico LiMS Competition Winner 2008!
Congratulations to Mr. Ian Clay, the Rico Lims competition winner of 2008. Ian will now receive a free box of Rico reeds of his choice every month for...

Rico Reserve Challenge - Take part from May 1st.

Rico Reserve Challenge - Take part from May 1st.
Will you take the Reserve Challenge? We think Rico Reserve are the most consistent reeds you can buy, and we think you will too! If you agree tha...

Award Winning Dave O’Higgins joins Rico Family.

Award Winning Dave O’Higgins joins Rico Family.
“Rico Jazz Select are the best sounding and most consistent reeds I’ve found”, says new Rico Artist Family Member, Dave O’Higg...

Rico Royal 3-reed pack released

Rico Royal 3-reed pack released
From 1928 Rico have been introducing new and exciting products to the world of woodwind instruments. Since their launch late 2007, the Rico Orange 3...

"The funkiest white guy in town" chooses Rico.

"The funkiest white guy in town" chooses Rico.
Amy Winehouse, Beverley Knight and Prince are just some of the A-List artists who employ the renowned talents of saxophonist, Aaron Liddard.Here at Ri...

The Most Consistent Reed Ever - for Clarinet and Sax!

The Most Consistent Reed Ever - for Clarinet and Sax!
Developed in the time since J. D’Addario’s acquisition of Rico in 2004, Rico Reserve reeds are the result of more than 75 years of reed-ma...