Ric Jaz Hall
Ric Jaz Hall is a veteran Chicago guitarist, bandleader, producer, and touring musician with a career rooted in blues, soul, R&B, jazz, theater, studio work, and international stages.
A Chicago music veteran with real stage history.
Ric is not positioned as a local act. He is a touring-caliber musician whose background includes formal jazz study, early blues experience, work with Albert King, decades of R&B touring with The Dells, theater work, studio production, and long-running international touring with Buddy Guy.
A Chicago career built on versatility, endurance, and real-world performance.
Ric Jaz Hall’s career spans jazz training, blues foundation, R&B legacy work, studio production, theater performance, national touring, and premium live entertainment. His experience allows him to move comfortably between blues clubs, casinos, theaters, festivals, corporate events, and curated soul/R&B programming.
Career History
Ric’s musical foundation reaches far beyond one genre. His background includes formal jazz training, early blues development, long-term R&B performance experience, studio work, theater work, and international touring.
Performance Fit
- Casinos and casino lounges
- Theaters and performing arts centers
- Festivals and premium live events
- Corporate and private events
- Blues, soul, R&B, and jazz programming
Notable Experience
Touring guitarist with Buddy Guy since 2005. Shared stages and performance history connected to B.B. King, Albert King, Santana, Robert Cray, John Mayer, The Dells, and major national venues.
Stage & Media
Ric’s experience includes major festivals, theaters, international touring, television appearances tied to Letterman, Leno, and Kimmel, and premium entertainment settings where professionalism matters.
For Talent Buyers
Ric brings polished musicianship, recognizable stage credibility, audience connection, and professional reliability. His live presentation is best suited for buyers seeking authentic Chicago blues, soul, R&B, and guitar-driven entertainment with real touring history.
