Background
Barz, Richard Alfred was born on June 19, 1939 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Albert Joseph and Mary Magdalen (Sims) Barz.
Barz, Richard Alfred was born on June 19, 1939 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Albert Joseph and Mary Magdalen (Sims) Barz.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, State University of New York, Potsdam, 1961.
Contractor, musician, Les and Larry Elgant, New York City, 1965-1967; road manager, musician, Glenn Miller Orchestra, New York City, 1967-1973; booking agent, Willard Alexander Inc., New York City, 1973-1983; chief agent, Jim Halsey Company. New York City, 1983-1984; owner, Richard A. Barz & Associations, since 1984.
With United States Army, 1961-1964. Member International Association Jazz Educators (recipient Outstanding Service award 1986).
Married Nancy L. Bainbridge, December 23, 1972. 1 child, Lisa.