By Edward Blanco for AllAboutJazz.com (April 13, 2012)

4 1/2 Stars

West coast saxophonist Ricky Sweum grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and spent many years as a freelance musician in New York before embarking on a military career, joining the…

By Brent Black for CriticalJazz (June 9, 2011)

5 Stars

Ricky Sweum is a great deal more than your typical saxophone player! Pulling Your Own Strings is a rock solid release on the Origin label but it really is just…

Ricky Sweum is a sensational Jazz artist based in the California Bay Area. He is predominantly a saxophonist and band leader for the US Air Force Band and we have been lucky enough to review his latest release, ‘Earth Song’. 

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Ricky Sweum – Earth Song (Review by TheBandCampDiaries.com)

A jazz-inspired artist with a broad creative scope, and an eclectic taste in music.  

Ricky Sweum is a saxophonist and composer with a really unique feel. He is passionate about jazz…

By Brent Black for CriticalJazz (June 8, 2013)

5 Stars

Ricky Sweum is one of thousands of musicians working the scene today that is working more than one job. Sweum's work as a recording artist may in fact be considered…