Artist

BIO:
Richie Love plays all Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone), flute and many other instruments. He is a Composer, Arranger, Producer, Vocalist, Teacher and Mentor.

He is the CEO of SAXWORLD PRODUCTIONS, since 1985. His first Record Release was in 1987. Love is a gifted saxophonist/vocalist and innovative virtuoso music artist. He was nurtured deep in the genre roots of “Jazz”, “Blues”, “Rhythm and Blues”, and “Funk”. The youngest son of world-renowned saxophonist PRESTON LOVE, who performed with such greats from Count Basie and Billie Holiday, to Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5. He was MOTOWN’S First West Coast Orchestra Leader/Contractor in the 60’s.

So Richie is no stranger to the music business. He began playing Sax at age 6 and has performed on hundreds of live venues, CD’s, T.V. and Radio Broadcasts. He has worked, recorded with, headlined for and studied under a legendary group of musicians and songwriters such as Johnny Otis, Buddy Miles, Andre Lewis (Mandré), Norman Connors, Barbara Morrison, Shuggie Otis (Strawberry Letter 23), Angela Bofill, Billy Preston, Rickey Minor, Lester Abrams (Minute by Minute), Curly Martin, Reg Alexander (Reggie Vision), Bluesman-Ray Bailey, Billy Nunn, Stemsy Hunter, Lalomie Washburn, Lois McMorris (Lady Mac), Charles Williams, Jeannie Holliday and Preston Love to name a few.

His Band "The Love Connection" has been rocking audiences for over 35 years from L.A. to the Midwest and now on the East Coast. They’ve been featured on documentaries, headlined countless Jazz and Blues Festivals, including the Omaha Jazz and Blues Festival (3 Years), Carson California Jazz Festival (2 Years), Ameristar Casino (3 Years) and co-star Mississippi Valley Blues festival (1999). Headlining with Wayman Tisdale, Chaka Khan, Alex Bugnon, Hank Crawford, Les McCann, Marion Meadows, Joe McBride, Buddy Miles and Preston Love and more.

1985 - Created Saxworld Productions in Los Angeles to mentor young people in music and produce talented Artists in California through Nebraska.
1987 - Released the Hit Singles “Fed Up” and “Wish I Had a Dime”, Saxworld’s First LP release in which Love composed, produced, arranged and performed both songs. “Fed Up” introduced the company’s phenomenal 14 year old Compton rapper Damon Mckell aka Dizmo/Dismost. Released on Olive Branch Records, the Label of Legendary Saxophonist Stemsy Hunter.
1993 - Co-produced the "Loves of Omaha" release with Father Preston and brother, their first family release. Four mentoring grants for the Nebraska Arts Council through “1999“.
2001 - Richie Love Volume I, CD release and featured on a host of other releases.
2011 - The Digital Release of ” REFLECTIONS” the Hot Saxy instrumental Single.
2012 - (01/12/12) VOLUME I “REMASTERED” the re-release of the Classic Collection of Love’s original composition, with performances by Preston Love, Buddy Miles and more. You Listen, You Love!
2013–2018 - Performing, teaching/mentoring and recording on the East Coast.
2019 - The release of Richie Love New Horizons CD, which has been making waves worldwide. New Horizons has been the #1 Album for 4 Years on Last.Fm/BlastFM Global Radio and Streaming Platforms. He has been #1, Smooth Jazz Artist (3 1/2 Years), Most Requested, R&B Artist and Album there as well.
2021 - Inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall Of Fame.
2023 - On August 06, 2023 Richie Love was signed to the Record Label Major Record Distribution Group with Distribution through Orchard/Sony.
2024 - The first release on the MRDG label is set for March 22. The single was officially accepted by Sony/Orchard Distribution on January 26.

Love’s Sax Performances are featured on over 20 CD releases, his Youtube Channels include 30 original music videos produced by R.L. and many live performances. He’s spreading the music, mentoring young people for over 30 years and emerging steadily toward making his music history with his one-of-a-kind talents. Don’t miss an opportunity to witness this explosive musician/performer.

Recordings/Albums:
1987 - Fed Up and Wish I Had a Dime, LP singles
2001 - Richie Love, Volume I
2011 - Reflections, Digital Single
2012 - Richie Love, Volume I “Remastered”, Re-Released
2019 - CD Release Richie Love NEW HORIZONS “Real Music Makes a Comeback”. His first CD featuring Love exclusively on Saxes
2024 - Come Back first single release for MRDG Label. Release date March 22, 2024

Awards/Nominations
2025 Red Carpet Award Show in Europe

Nominations:
- Christmas Original
- Soul Original
- Voice All Genre
- Blues Original
- Song All Genre
- Songwriter of the Year
- Musician of the Year
- Producer of the Year
- Most Appreciated Artist

2024 Josie Music Awards
Nominations:
- Musician of the Year
- Song of the Year
- R&B/Soul

2024 - AirplayExpress Top 20
- #1 Gold Status for Come Back
2023 - Red Carpet Awards Show in Europe
Nominated
2021 - BlastFM Global Radio
- Top 20 Monthly Charts
- #1 Album of the Year
- SGU Global Radio
- Top Monthly Charts

North Omaha Empowerment Conference
Love has received Community Service Awards for his work with children in Los Angeles, Compton and Nebraska
Nebraska Music Hall Of Fame. Inducted “2021”
Outstanding achievement Award for Community involvement “2009”
Community Service Award “2005”
Four Music Mentoring Grants from the Nebraska Arts Council “1993-97”
Outstanding Artist Achievement Award. Raw Talent TV, Los Angeles “1987”
1994 Love’s band was featured in the Award winning documentary “Street Of Dreams”