"The best show that I had been to at the Vanguard in years."
- New York Times / Giovanni Russonello
"Known as one of the most gifted and transformative alto saxophonists of his generation, it is Richardson's compositional prowess that shines.”
- Downbeat
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri—a city deeply rooted in jazz heritage—Logan Richardson is a distinguished alto saxophonist, composer, and producer known for his genre-defying approach to Black American Music.
He began performing professionally at 16, later studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston and The New School in New York City. Throughout his career, Richardson has collaborated with an array of visionary artists, including Pat Metheny, Jason Moran, and Nasheet Waits.
His discography as a leader includes the critically acclaimed albums blues PEOPLE (2018), Sacred Garden (2024), and Afrofuturism (2021)—each a testament to his
commitment to pushing musical boundaries and reimagining the language of jazz.
Formed in 2018, blues PEOPLE is Richardson’s visionary project, merging blues, rock, soul, and modern jazz into a sound that reflects the rich complexity of Black American culture.
Inspired by Amiri Baraka’s seminal work, "blues PEOPLE: Negro Music in White America," the band channels the evolution of Black music—from its roots in struggle to its boundless creative expressions today. Recent, sold out shows and residencies include Village Vanguard, Blue Note NYC, Kennedy Center for the Arts & Ronnie Scott's.