Quotes
Ricky is IMO, perhaps the most versatile Jazz Drummer on the Cleveland scene. He brings to mind a Shelly Manne or his old drum mentor the late Bob Mckee. He is a pro at home in many situations.
— Ernie Krivda (Tenor Sax/Cleveland Jazz Legend)
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Ricky Exton
Ricky Exton: Drummer, recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer, has been active in the music community for over 2 decades. At an early age, Ricky's talents emerged as one of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career in music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., where he earned a Baccalaureate in Professional Music. His performance venues include jazz festivals, concerts, television appearances, and private and corporate events. He has performed with Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Terence Blanchard, Ernie Krivda, Cyrus Chestnut, Joanne Brackeen, Kim Nazarian, Dominick Farinacci, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza. In addition, Ricky is an active session musician recording in studios from the east coast to the west coast.