Ric Sanders Biography

Ric Sanders was born on 8 December 1952 and brought up in Birmingham. The violin was his first love and he took up the instrument as a youngster.

Ric's first professional engagement was in 1972, touring Europe with Stomu Yamashta's Red Buddah Theatre.

During the mid-1970s Ric was in demand as a jazz soloist and worked with, among others, Michael Garrick, Johnny Patrick and legendary jazz pianist Jaques Dieval.

In the late 1970s, Ric pursued both his folk and jazz interests as a member of, respectively, The Albion Band and Soft Machine. He toured and recorded with both bands. With The Albion Band, Ric performed at the National Theatre.

In 1980, Ric and Soft Machine guitarist John Etheridge formed Second Vision. They recorded an album and toured extensively. Ric next teamed up with guitarist Vo Fletcher in music education projects: the duo supported a Musicians Union initiative in schools and recorded for BBC television.

Since 1985, Ric has played full-time with Fairport Convention but has continued to take an active interest in jazz and other musical forms. He has collaborated with June Tabor, Andrew Cronshaw and Martin Simpson among others and also recorded solo albums and a violin tuitional introduced by Jools Holland. His session credits include Roy Harper, Jethro Tull, Strawbs, Pentangle, Gerry Rafferty, Louden Wainwright III, Robert Plant, The Fureys, and Ashley Hutchings among many others.

The Ric Sanders Group

Featuring Ric Sanders on violin, Vo Fletcher on guitars and Mike Gregory on drums and percussion, this exciting trio explores everything from classic rock to swing and jazz standards. The perfect choice for concert performances at arts and jazz festivals, the Ric Sanders Group also collaborates closely with Banbury-based Anjali Dance Company.

Ric Sanders Albums

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In Lincoln Cathedral

A Lifetime's Love Little Wing Tune For The Land Of Snows Crystal Silence Life Itself Threedom In A Silent Way/It's About That Time Remembrance Day The Rose Hip Calico Skies