Richard Elliot

Richard Elliot is a Scottish-born saxophonist who grew up in Los Angeles and became a leading voice in contemporary smooth jazz. Drawing on R&B roots, his tenor sax pairs melodic hooks with funk-driven grooves. He toured with Tower of Power and the Yellowjackets before solo albums including "Chill Factor" (1999) and "Metro Blue" (2005). He earned a Grammy nomination for "Summer Horns" and co-founded Artistry Music with Rick Braun.