Rico Jones

“Rico is one of the few original voices emerging. His musicianship and passion have forged to create an original voice we will joyfully be hearing more from in the future!” - Vincent Herring, Downbeat Magazine

Rico Jones is a rising star and one of the most accomplished saxophonists of his generation. Born and raised in Colorado, Rico has been driven by a deep passion for artistic expression since early childhood. Before discovering his musical talents, Rico honed his creative skills as a self-taught visual artist. This innate creativity seamlessly transitioned into his musical journey as he began learning to play by ear. Growing up in Denver, Rico had the invaluable opportunity to perform under the guidance of local music legends, including Paul Romaine, Greg Gisbert, Eric Gunnison, Art Lande, Paul Warburton, Joe Bonner, Brad Goode, Vlad Girshevich, Jon Romero, Laura Newman, Ellyn Rucker and Purnell Steen.

Rico's impressive career has seen him share the stage with renowned artists such as Dave Kikoski, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Cyrus Chestnut, Peter Washington, Joe Farnsworth, Sullivan Fortner, Victor Lewis, Philip Harper, Bobby Watson,  Eric Harland, Vincent Herring, Sylvia Cuenca, Essiet Essiet, Victor Jones, Candido, Terrence Blanchard, Veronica Swift,  Eric Wyatt, Rich Perry, Matt Penman, Dan Weiss, Matt Clohesy, Yasushi Nakimura, Ari Hoenig, Lage Lund, Kush Abaday, Joe Martin, Dan Weiss, Matt Penman, Colin Stranahan, Rick Rosato, Peter Horvath, Sasha Berliner and many others.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Host or Publisher Sam Rudin