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Rick "cool poppa" Shortt
Sax, Vocals
Rick "cool poppa" Shortt leads HOTBOX into action each night with vocals that sting with soul and sincerity. He defies the cliche saxophonist and one moment stings you with fury and the next seduces you with soul. With limitless energy and a call to entertain, his magic brings the audience to places they've never been before. A performer whose passion is his audience, he has found a talent to connect with the audience as only few can. Whether it's the slow burn of a soulful vocal or doing back knee bends on the dance floor, there's one guarantee: you will be entertained.
Rick's past credits include:
- The Shortt Fuse Blues Band
- Bud Johnson and the Ringers
- Offramp
- Norman Jackson and The Pawn Shop
- Cahoots
- Winner of the John Phillips Sousa and Louis Armstrong Award
Rick plays on Selmer Saxophones, Vandoren ZZ Reeds and the Samson Airline 77 Wireless System. Rick drinks Fiji brand waters and wears converse Chuck Taylor All Stars (bring those endorsement deals!)
