THE RICO BARR BAND
The Rico Barr Band is New England’s Premier Classic Rock, Soul and Blues Band! The Band presents their gritty and groovy music that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.The Band’s song list includes The History of Rock & Roll, 50s to the present.
THE RICO BARR BAND FEATURING THE JJR HORNS
The Rico Barr Band Featuring The JJR Horns is New England’s Premier Party Band. Although the Band was nominated as Swing Band of The Year by the National Swing Awards, their repertoire includes much more.
THE RICO BARR DUO
The Rico Barr Duo a Fusion of Classic Hits, Rico has been nominated as Best Swing Vocalist and Drummer by the National Swing Awards. His musical resume ranges from playing jazz to pop to rhythm and blues. As a composer of over 300 songs, Rico’s originals have been recorded by Carmen Z and Christopher and The Silver Dollar Band.
Just Some Of Our Music
Jump ‘N’ Jive Review Video
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Hi, I’m Rico Barr. The Jump ‘n’ Jive Review is not only New England’s premier swing band, but a great interpretation of pop and rock from the 50’s to the present. If you like funk, Motown and R&B in your mix, then we are the band for you!
Upcoming Shows
| 28 Dec 2024 | The Rico Barr Duo - Westford, MA ( US ) — Bamboo |
| 04 Jan 2025 | Rico Barr Duo - North Andover, MA ( US ) — Unico Christmas Celebration at North Andover Country Club |
| 08 Jan 2025 | The Rico Barr Duo - Stoneham, MA ( US ) — Angelo's |
| 15 Jan 2025 | The Rico Barr Duo - Haverhill, MA ( US ) — Benchmark |
| 22 Jan 2025 | The Rico Barr Duo - Stoneham, MA ( US ) — Angelo's |
| 30 Jan 2025 | The Rico Barr Duo - Stoneham, MA ( US ) — Angelo's |
| 18 Jun 2025 | The Rico Barr Band - Hampton, NH ( US ) — Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Rico Barr & the JJR Horns - Nashua, NH ( US ) — Greeley Park, Nashua, NH |
| 14 7 2025 | Rico Barr - Worcester, MA ( US ) — Notre Dame Du Lac |
| 05 Aug 2025 | Rico Barr Band featuring the JJR Horns - Shrewsbury, MA ( US ) — Southgate at Shrewsbury |
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Our Releases
Swing, Jazz, Salsa, Big Band, Old and New Rock and Pop with Cuban Sounds and More!
Our Videos
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News from Rico Barr
RicoBarr New On HearNow.com
Did you feel that vast rumble across the internet? ricobarr.hearnow.com is live. Sound it from the rooftops! Hoist the mainsails! Our HearNow site has been launched! Featuring: The Soul Jazz...
The Finest Hours Soundtrack
Disney’s The Finest Hours Soundtrack “Kate Davis with Rico Barr & The Jump ‘N’ Jive Review – Vaya Con Dios”. We are proud to be part of such a great...
Whats Going On
MOTOWN + THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA + BACHARACH The 60s and 70s were marked by two major events that had a spectacular impact on popular music extending into today. The...
Got My Mojo Working Video
From the earliest Urban Rhythm & Blues [when you could only hear this music on Terrestrial Radio on the AM Band late at night when the local stations went off...
Disney’s The Finest Hours Starring Chris Pine
Rico Barr and the Jump n Jive Review appear as the “Hi Hatters” in a nightclub scene from Disney’s “The Finest Hours” . There is a glimpse of us in the...
Symphony Ron
“Symphony Ron” written by Rico Barr and performed by Rico and the Jump n Jive Review theme for Ron Della Chiesa’s Music America Show on WPLM 99.1FM. Tune-in WPLM 99.1...
Jump, jive and wail SFlbat the castle
By Alexandra Pecci Correspondent Put some swing into your Sunday afternoon by checking out Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review, which is playing a free outdoor concert at...
Dancing With The Stars
Rico Barr & the JJR perform for celebrity contestants from radio station WZID partnered with dancers from the Royal Palace Dance Studio at The Mall of New Hampshire. Here is...
Rico Barr and the Jump n Jive Review YouTube Videos
4 Rico Barr and the Jump n Jive Review performances from this year’s Manchester Jazzfest, Plus other videos from past performances. If you could take a moment to write a review/rating...
Rico Barr and The Jump n Jive Review have scored two Swing top 40 hits.
Rico Barr and The Jump n Jive Review have scored two Swing top 40 hits. Their single an original selection “The Guido Shuffle” from the CD of the same name...
Here’s what they’re saying about “The Guido Shuffle!”
Here’s what they’re saying about “The Guido Shuffle!” “It Jumps, swings, rock & rolls with some of the best cover versions you’d want to hear. Masterfully performed in a rousing...
latest interview with Rico Barr in The Hippo!
Hot tunes on Hanover Street The music stays alive with the AutoFair Downtown Manchester Jazz & Blues Festival By Erica Febre efebre@hippopress.com ROOMFUL OF BLUES Headlining the AutoFair Downtown Manchester...
Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review Nominated
Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review is New England’s Premier Dance Band. The Band was Nominated as Swing Band of The Year by the National Swing Awards, but...
