Ernie Mansfield
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Ernie Mansfield, (aka Rick Mansfield, Ernest Mansfield), is a versatile American musician, composer, arranger, producer, and educator known for his proficiency across multiple instruments including flute, saxophone, and keyboards.[1]
Early in his musical journey, Mansfield attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy from 1965 to 1967, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for music. He continued his education at Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Illinois School of Music in Champaign-Urbana from 1968 to 1971,[2] during which time he collaborated and recorded with the renowned singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg.[3]
In 1971, Mansfield embarked on a significant phase of his career by joining Mormos, an American “progressive” folk band that relocated to Paris, France. Mormos signed with CBS-France and released two albums, "Great Wall of China" and "The Magic Spell of Mother’s Wrath," along with two singles. Mansfield not only contributed as a musician but also as a composer, co-writing some of Mormos' material.[3] The band toured extensively throughout Europe, and recorded with many other artists, including François Béranger and Jack Treese,[3]
Returning to the United States in 1973, Mansfield joined SkyFarmer, a country rock band based in the Chicago area. One of their high points was a long-term engagement at Chicago’s Goodman Theater, performing the music for Sam Shepard’s “The Tooth of Crime”.[4] SkyFarmer recorded and toured throughout the Midwest, performing many of Mansfield’s songs.[5]
In subsequent years, Mansfield's career diversified as he settled in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1977. He established himself as a sought-after arranger, transcriber, copyist, and studio musician, collaborating with labels such as Fantasy Records and Catero Records. His musical contributions extended to working with artists like Mary Watkins.[6]
In addition to his studio work, Mansfield remained active in live performances, participating in events such as the Russian River Jazz Festival and appearing at venues like Yoshi’s, in Oakland.[6] In 2003, he founded Mansfield Music, offering private lessons in flute, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and piano, thereby nurturing the next generation of musicians.[7]
Mansfield's discography includes solo albums released on Catero Records, “Windsailor”[8][9] and “ColorDrops.”[10]
References
- ↑ "How Ernie Mansfield of Mansfield Music Inspires His Students To Practice Their Instrument And Grow Their Skills - Behind the Music Business". behind-music.captivate.fm. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ Lang, Courtney (2021-09-21). "Creator Spotlight with Composer/Musician Ernie Mansfield". Copyright Alliance. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DOWNSTATE SOUNDS". Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ Aaron Gold (1974-01-29). "Article clipped from Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. p. 22. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ Burdine, Carl (January 25, 1974). "Music in the woods, raised by Sky Farmer". Chicago READER.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Now You See Them..." East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda. 2001-05-25. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ "Priscilla's Podcast: Priscilla's Podcast with Ernie Mansfield". priscilla.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ FarPlay (2023-12-30). Ernie Mansfield teaches jazz over FarPlay: "like we were really playing in the same room.". Retrieved 2024-08-10 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Archived here" (PDF).
- ↑ Dillman, Steven (March–April 1984). "Review, Ernie Mansfield, Windsailor". OP Magazine, the Independent Music Magazine. March - April 1984 issue (March - April 1984 issue): 76.
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