PIANIST, IMPROVISER, & COMPOSER
BIOGRAPHY & MEDIA
Rick Son is a pianist, improviser, and composer based in Vancouver, BC. He studied jazz and contemporary music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, working with respected mentors such as Danilo Pérez, Kevin Harris, and Phil Grenadier. He continues to collaborate with exceptional artists, performing and composing across a wide range of styles, including pop, R&B, neo-soul, and jazz.Rick mainly leads the Rick Son Trio, a project that showcases his original compositions through the lens of contemporary jazz and ECM, grounded in the tradition of Black American music.In addition to leading and working as a sideman, Rick frequently collaborates as a composer, studio pianist, and producer. He has co-written and recorded piano on multiple records, several of which have been released and credited.
Contact
REACH OUT FOR GIGS, RECORDINGS, AND ANY OTHER INQUIRIES!
MUSIC
RELEASES/COLLABORATIONS
neverfallinloveagain - hanju (2025)
COMPOSER/ARRANGER/PIANIST
Have you seen it? - hanju (2025)
ARRANGER/PIANIST
Today's Mood - Ryuryu (2025)
COMPOSER/ARRANGER/PRODUCER
A Walk (Live Version) - Ryuryu (2025)
COMPOSER/ARRANGER/PIANIST
SMON
| SMON is a trio based in Vancouver, BC. Founding members include: Rick Son on Keyboards, Harold Cui on Electric Bass, and Jordy McIntosh on Drums. Inspirations of the music come from ingenious contemporaries such Robert Glasper, Kiefer, Yun Seokchul... Directed and music written by Rick Son, SMON delivers energy, groove, and vibes. |
| FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES |
| Instagram: smon_themusic Email: [email protected] |
