Tina Richerson grew up in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Now living in New York City she leads the Tina Richerson Trio, tours with and composes for The Tiptons Saxophone Quartet and works as a side musician in jazz ensembles and rock bands.

Richerson began playing saxophone at age 11. During High School she studied privately with Dr. Robert Miller at the University of Idaho, a four hour drive from her home. She graduated the University of Idaho with a degree in classical saxophone performance and completed her Master of Music from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Her study of jazz saxophone began under the tutelage of Cynthia Mullis and Denny Goodhew and is now a student of Peter Apfelbaum.

“Up Against the Rail!” is Tina Richerson’s first album, recorded with Reuben Radding (bass) and Andrew Drury (drums). She has recorded 2 albums with the Tiptons (Drive, Laws of Motion), with Viva De Concini and for Television Show “This old House” which aired in April of 2009.

Tina lives in Brooklyn, New York