Rashaan Rich / guitarist

“Playing tomorrow’s music today “

    ◦    Philadelphia based guitarist Rashaan  Rich and his Band had the early distinction of playing original music in and around the Philly club scene during the late 80s ,while other bands were playing covers his unit was delving into a rich mixture (pun intended) of jazz , jazz fusion and smooth jazz a new title on the scene at that time. He has graced the stage with many notables in a wide array of genres, from R&B to Jazz to Soul , such artists as Phyllis Hyman, Cecil Bridgewater, Raasan Roland Kirk, Lonnie Liston Smith , Curtis Weaver, The Orlons , The Intrigues , Roberta Flack and Karma which he formed in the early 70s and traveled extensively opening up shows for such acts as Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds , Malo Santana ,Donna Summers , Emir Deadato …. For an eclectic experience, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see and hear Rashaan Rich “ Groove Merchant “
His current band consists of 
   - Richard Whaler III - Drums 
   - Alfie Pollitt- Piano 
   - Terry Tyler - Bass
   - Marion Salaam -Saxophone