April's Artist Feature Rick Rangno

Rick Rangno was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but spent his teen years in Kelowna, British Columbia. He attended Douglas College and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver graduating from UBC with a Bachelor of Music degree. After graduation he joined the Canadian Forces as a trumpet player and has since performed throughout Canada, as well as in The United States of America, Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. Since settling in Ottawa Rangno has been very active in the local music scene as a member of various groups including Rocket Rached and the Fat City 8, The Jivewires, The Funky Presidents, The Custums, Azuka and the J.W. Jones Band. He also has a busy private teaching schedule and freelances with a number of other big bands and show groups around the city. His wife Eva and son Christopher also need their fair share of lovin' and huggin'. All this in addition to his military performances keeps Rangno very busy.