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Toronto Composer Richard Pell began playing and studying guitar at age 5, and by age 14 he was writing for and playing with several different local bands.
Studying jazz and classical harmony as well as composition under such notables as Brian Katz and Michael Cusson at the Royal Conservatory, Richard learned to write and perform in a variety of styles ranging from Baroque to 20th Century Avante-Garde to Jazz to Electronica and Pop.
This diverse education led him to an active performing career, playing with Canadian icons such as the eclectic Oliver Schroer and the Stewed Tomatoes, Simon Wilcox and many others, as well as his own Jazz Trio and Funk based bands. Richard later studied Orchestration with Scott Smalley in New York and today he continues to write music for Film and T.V. at Vertigosound Studios
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Recent Highlights
Some of Richard’s recent shows include: "Kenny Vs. Spenny" Seasons 1-6 , a Juno nominated Comedy Central/Showcase series. Season 4 & 5 were Executive Produced by South Park masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Recently, Rich and co-composer, Dylan Heming wrapped 10 episodes of the Slice series "ReVamped" and provided additional score for the Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller "Splice" starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley. "Splice" opened to critical acclaim this year at the Sundance Film Festival.
Richard and Dylan also recently wrapped season 2 of "Less Than Kind", the CityTV comedy series produced by Mark McKinney (Kids in hall), "Greatest Tank Battles" for The History Channel, "Think Big" and "Carlawood" Season 2.
Currently the guys are working on the comedy series, "Call Me Fitz" for E1, starring Jason Priestly.
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