Ford , Jazz Tenor saxophonist, was born in Boston March 4th, 1954.

Degrees :
 New England Conservatory of Music. Class of 1983 B.A. Music Performance.
 Brandeis University. Class of 1995 M.A. Music Composition

Academic Affiliations :
 Artist in Residence Brandeis University 1985-1997
 Lecture in Music: Istanbul Bilgi University 2000-2006

Awards :
 “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” High French distinction, 1991.

Films :
 Chocolate, Claire Denis. Music by Abdullah Ibrahim, performer Ricky Ford saxophone 1991
 No Fear no die, Claire Denis. Music by Abdullah Ibrahim, performer Ricky Ford saxophone 1993

Documentaries :
 Ricky Ford Encore 1991, Salto Production/Arte
 A Great Day in Paris 2015, realized by Michka Saal & Galerie 14 – Photo by Philippe Levy-Stab.
 Spoon Jackson, by Michka Saal. Music by Ricky Ford, solo saxophone 2014.

Personal Commissions
 Benny GOLSON composer, “Stage Center” performed by Ricky Ford and Ze Big Band 2011.

Extra Cultural Activities :
Artistic consultant of development and featured artist “ZE BIGBAND” www.zebigband.com 1997 – Present.
Founder of the Toucy Jazz Festival: www.toucyjazzfestival.com, where he received the keys of the City. 2008 – present.
Founder and Curator of Galerie14. www.galerie14.org 2008.

Publication:
 Ricky Ford interview jazz Hot 2014 N° 668.
 http://jazzhot.oxatis.com/PBCPPlayer.asp?ID=1461913