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{{About||those of a similar name|Richard Elliott (disambiguation)|the naval officer|Richard M. Elliot}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = Richard Elliot
| name = Richard Elliot
| image = DaveKoz05.jpg
| image = DaveKoz05.jpg
| caption = Richard Elliot performing in 2005
| caption = Richard Elliot performing in 2005
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = Richard Joel Elliot
| birth_name = Richard Joel Elliot
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|1|16|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|1|16|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
| genre = [[Jazz]]
| genre = [[Jazz]]
| occupation = Musician
| occupation = [[Saxophonist]]
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Tenor saxophone]]|[[lyricon]]|[[alto saxophone]]}}
| instrument = Saxophone
| years_active = 1977–present
| years_active = 1977–present
| label =
| label =
| associated_acts = [[Tower of Power]]
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Tower of Power]]|[[Rick Braun]]|[[Dave Koz]]|[[Gerald Albright]]}}
| website = {{URL|www.richardelliot.com}}
| website = {{URL|richardelliot.com}}
}}
}}


'''Richard Elliot''' (born January 16, 1960) is a Scottish-born American saxophonist.
'''Richard Elliot''' (born January 16, 1960) is a Scottish-born American saxophonist. He was nominated for a [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album|Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album]] at the [[56th Annual Grammy Awards]] for ''[[Summer Horns]]''.


==Career==
Elliot started out as a member of the jazz-rock unit, KittyHawk, playing [[lyricon]] (a wind synthesizer) and saxophone, and recording several albums with them. He then became a member of the funk band [[Tower of Power]], playing tenor sax for five years during the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web|title =Richard Elliot: Biography |first=Richard|last=Skelly |publisher=Allmusic| url ={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p6456/biography|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate =2010-10-09}}</ref> That was followed by a stint at a member of the Yellowjackets. He also worked on [[Stacy Lattisaw]]'s 1986 album ''Take Me All the Way''. His solo career took off when he remade the [[Percy Sledge]] classic [[When a Man Loves a Woman (song)|"When a Man Loves a Woman"]], which had also been remade by [[Michael Bolton]]. Other well-known songs include "In the Groove," "Take Your Time," "Crush," "Chill Factor," "Corner Pocket," and "Sly," as well as remakes of classic pop songs such as "I'm Not in Love" and the [[Luther Vandross]] hits "Here and Now" and "Your Secret Love."
Elliot started out as a member of the jazz-rock unit, KittyHawk, playing [[lyricon]] (a wind synthesizer) and saxophone, and recording several albums with them. He then became a member of the funk band [[Tower of Power]], playing tenor sax for five years during the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/richard-elliot-mn0000852970/biography|title=Richard Elliot {{!}} Biography & History|last=Jurek|first=Thom|date=|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> That was followed by a stint at a member of the Yellowjackets. He also worked on [[Stacy Lattisaw]]'s 1986 album ''Take Me All the Way''. His solo career took off when he remade the [[Percy Sledge]] classic [[When a Man Loves a Woman (song)|"When a Man Loves a Woman"]], which had also been remade by [[Michael Bolton]]. Other well-known songs include "In the Groove", "Take Your Time", "Crush", "Chill Factor", "Corner Pocket" and "Sly", as well as remakes of classic pop songs such as "I'm Not in Love" and the [[Luther Vandross]] hits "Here and Now" and "Your Secret Love".


Elliot participated with fellow saxophonists [[Paul Taylor (saxophonist)|Paul Taylor]] and [[Gerald Albright]], as well as keyboardist [[Jeff Lorber]], in the "Grooving for Grover" concert series. The series honored the legacy of the late [[Grover Washington, Jr.]]
Elliot participated with fellow saxophonists [[Paul Taylor (saxophonist)|Paul Taylor]] and [[Gerald Albright]], as well as keyboardist [[Jeff Lorber]], in the "Grooving for Grover" concert series. The series honored the legacy of the late [[Grover Washington Jr.]]


Elliot was known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone. In 2011, he switched from LA SAX Saxes to Dakota Saxophones, which the owner, Peter LaPlaca, sold for Dakota.
Elliot was known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone. In 2011, he switched from LA SAX Saxes to Dakota Saxophones, which the owner, Peter LaPlaca, sold for Dakota.


In 2005, Elliot joined trumpeter [[Rick Braun]]<ref>{{cite web|title =CD/LP Review: RnR |first=Susan|last=Lozinak |publisher=All About Jazz| url =http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=27633 |date =2007-11-24 |accessdate =2010-10-09}}</ref> to co-found their own label, ARTizen Music Group (now known as [[Artistry Music]]). Among the first albums on that label is Elliot's own ''Metro Blue''.
In 2005, Elliot joined trumpeter [[Rick Braun]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/rnr-rick-braun-artizen-music-group-review-by-susan-lozinak.php|title=Rick Braun / Richard Elliot: RnR|last=Lozinak|first=Susan|date=November 24, 2007|website=[[All About Jazz]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> to co-found their own label, ARTizen Music Group (now known as [[Artistry Music]]). Among the first albums on that label is Elliot's own ''Metro Blue''.


Elliot played the [[Lyricon]] on several songs on the album ''Mirage a Trois'' (1983) by [[The Yellowjackets]].
Elliot played the [[lyricon]] on several songs on the album ''[[Mirage a Trois]]'' (1983) by the [[Yellowjackets]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''Initial Approach'' (1984)
*''Trolltown'' (1986)
*''Trolltown'' (1986)
*''[[Power (Tower of Power album)|Power]]'' <small>(with [[Tower of Power]])</small> (1986)
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*''Initial Approach'' (1987)
*''Power of Suggestion'' (1988)
*''Power of Suggestion'' (1988)
*''Take to the Skies'' (1989)
*''Take to the Skies'' (1989)
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*''Crush'' (2001)
*''Crush'' (2001)
*''Ricochet'' (2003)
*''Ricochet'' (2003)
*''Forever, For Always, For Luther'' (compilation with various artists) (2004)
*''Forever, For Always, For Luther'' <small>([[Compilation album|compilation]] with various artists)</small> (2004)
*''Metro Blue'' (2005)
*''Metro Blue'' (2005)
*''R n R'' (with [[Rick Braun]]) (2007)
*''R n R'' <small>(with [[Rick Braun]])</small> (2007)
*''Rock Steady'' (2009)
*''Rock Steady'' (2009)
*''In the Zone'' (2011)
*''In the Zone'' (2011)
*''[[Summer Horns]]'' - from Dave Koz and Friends (2013)
*''[[Summer Horns]]'' <small>(with [[Dave Koz]] and Friends)</small> (2013)
*''Number Ones'' (2013)
*''Number Ones'' (2013)
*''Lip Service'' (2014)
*''Lip Service'' (2014)
*''Summer Madness'' (2016)
*''Summer Madness'' (2016)
*''Summer Horns II From A to Z'' <small>(with [[Dave Koz]] and Friends)</small> (2018)

== Awards and nominations ==
{{awards table}}
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|align=center|[[56th Annual Grammy Awards|2013]]
|''[[Summer Horns]]''
|[[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album|Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/richard-elliot|title=Richard Elliot|last=|first=|date=March 4, 2014|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
|-
{{end}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.richardelliot.com Official Website]
*[http://www.richardelliot.com Official Website]
*{{Discogs artist|artist=Richard Elliot}}

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Revision as of 05:59, 27 April 2019

For those of a similar name, see Richard Elliott (disambiguation). For the naval officer, see Richard M. Elliot.
Richard Elliot
Richard Elliot performing in 2005
Richard Elliot performing in 2005
Background information
Birth nameRichard Joel Elliot
Born (1960-01-16) January 16, 1960 (age 64)
Glasgow, Scotland
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresJazz
OccupationSaxophonist
Instruments
Years active1977–present
Websiterichardelliot.com

Richard Elliot (born January 16, 1960) is a Scottish-born American saxophonist. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards for Summer Horns.

Career

Elliot started out as a member of the jazz-rock unit, KittyHawk, playing lyricon (a wind synthesizer) and saxophone, and recording several albums with them. He then became a member of the funk band Tower of Power, playing tenor sax for five years during the 1980s.[1] That was followed by a stint at a member of the Yellowjackets. He also worked on Stacy Lattisaw's 1986 album Take Me All the Way. His solo career took off when he remade the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman", which had also been remade by Michael Bolton. Other well-known songs include "In the Groove", "Take Your Time", "Crush", "Chill Factor", "Corner Pocket" and "Sly", as well as remakes of classic pop songs such as "I'm Not in Love" and the Luther Vandross hits "Here and Now" and "Your Secret Love".

Elliot participated with fellow saxophonists Paul Taylor and Gerald Albright, as well as keyboardist Jeff Lorber, in the "Grooving for Grover" concert series. The series honored the legacy of the late Grover Washington Jr.

Elliot was known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone. In 2011, he switched from LA SAX Saxes to Dakota Saxophones, which the owner, Peter LaPlaca, sold for Dakota.

In 2005, Elliot joined trumpeter Rick Braun[2] to co-found their own label, ARTizen Music Group (now known as Artistry Music). Among the first albums on that label is Elliot's own Metro Blue.

Elliot played the lyricon on several songs on the album Mirage a Trois (1983) by the Yellowjackets.

Discography

  • Initial Approach (1984)
  • Trolltown (1986)
  • Power (with Tower of Power) (1986)
  • Power of Suggestion (1988)
  • Take to the Skies (1989)
  • What's Inside (1990)
  • On the Town (1991)
  • Soul Embrace (1993)
  • After Dark (1994)
  • City Speak (1996)
  • Jumpin' Off (1997)
  • Chill Factor (1999)
  • The Best of Richard Elliot (2000)
  • Ballads (2001)
  • Crush (2001)
  • Ricochet (2003)
  • Forever, For Always, For Luther (compilation with various artists) (2004)
  • Metro Blue (2005)
  • R n R (with Rick Braun) (2007)
  • Rock Steady (2009)
  • In the Zone (2011)
  • Summer Horns (with Dave Koz and Friends) (2013)
  • Number Ones (2013)
  • Lip Service (2014)
  • Summer Madness (2016)
  • Summer Horns II From A to Z (with Dave Koz and Friends) (2018)

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2013 Summer Horns Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album Nominated [3]

References

  1. ^ Jurek, Thom. "Richard Elliot | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ Lozinak, Susan (November 24, 2007). "Rick Braun / Richard Elliot: RnR". All About Jazz. Retrieved April 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ "Richard Elliot". GRAMMY.com. March 4, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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