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Rick Whitehead Trio

Originally from Miami, FL, Rick came to Washington in 1969 as guitarist and featured soloist with the USAF Jazz Ensemble, the “Airmen of Note.” While in the Air Force, he spent 22 years with the band, touring all over the world and performing with a variety of many artists including: Sarah Vaughan, Billy Taylor, Louis Bellson, Dianne Shurr, Della Reese, Doc Severinson, and guitarists Roy Clark, Johnny Smith, Mundell Lowe, Jack Peterson, and Howard Roberts. During that time, he also appeared with the band on the “Tonight Show,” the “Mike Douglas Show,” “Nashville Now” and performed at many major Jazz Festivals across the United States including Newport and Monterey. Rick retired from the Air Force in 1991 and started working in the DC area playing solo guitar and performing with different musicians along with some occasional appearances with guitar great Charlie Byrd. In 1994, Rick was asked to perform with the members of the “Danny Gatton Band” after the guitarist’s untimely death.

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Rick Whitehead Trio 8/18/06: Rick Whitehead Trio

Led by guitarist Rick Whitehead and featuring two former members of the late Danny Gatton Band—drummer Barry Hart and bassist John Preveti—the group performs pop and jazz standards.

Rick Whitehead Trio

Led by guitarist Rick Whitehead and featuring two former members of the late Danny Gatton Band—drummer Barry Hart and bassist John Preveti—the group performs pop and jazz standards.
The Rick Whitehead Trio 9/11/04: The Rick Whitehead Trio

The Rick Whitehead Trio, led by guitarist Rick Whitehead, originally performed as the Danny Gatton Band until Gatton’s death. They recently released Live in Captivity.

The Rick Whitehead Trio

The Rick Whitehead Trio, led by guitarist Rick Whitehead, originally performed as the Danny Gatton Band until Gatton’s death. They recently released Live in Captivity.
Rick Whitehead Trio 8/19/03: Rick Whitehead Trio

The Rick Whitehead Trio includes guitarist Whitehead, and two former members of the late Danny Gatton Band, drummer Barry Hart and bassist John Preveti. Whitehead has played with such artists as Sarah Vaughan, Billy Taylor, Louis Bellson, Della Reese, and Doc Severinson, The trio will perform music from their first CD, Live in Captivity.

Rick Whitehead Trio

The Rick Whitehead Trio includes guitarist Whitehead, and two former members of the late Danny Gatton Band, drummer Barry Hart and bassist John Preveti. Whitehead has played with such artists as Sarah Vaughan, Billy Taylor, Louis Bellson, Della Reese, and Doc Severinson, The trio will perform music from their first CD, Live in Captivity.

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