about
Jared Earl Richardson (also known as JD Rich) is a Canadian composer, music producer, and pianist currently based in Vancouver, BC, and a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA). His creative work encompasses orchestral, jazz, fusion, electronic music, and film scores.
Jared’s orchestral compositions have been performed by the Victoria Symphony, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Studio Symphony, and Rousse Philharmonic Orchestra (Bulgaria). In addition to his work as a composer, Jared serves as bandleader and keyboardist for JD Rich (songwriter/producer project), and Purple Comet Orchestra (instrumental fusion collective).
Jared finds musical inspiration in nature: many ideas arrive while hiking amid the dramatic scenery of the West Coast, and he often writes entire pieces during outdoor explorations. Across all genres, the primary focus of his writing is melody - which he considers the most fundamental element of music. Jared's mission is to create music that appeals to a wide audience, while upholding high values of artistic integrity.
"Jared Richardson is a complete musician – composer, arranger, performer – whose skills are tempered with extraordinary creativity, persistence, discipline and passion. Most of all, Jared's music bares his unique signature, his distinctive style – his brand. That is the mark of a true artist."
— Peter McCoppin
former music director, Victoria Symphony
"Jared's versatility and skill between the pop and classical worlds afford him a unique advantage in his approach to composition. Equipped with an undeniable natural talent and strong training and professional experiences, Jared would be a great addition to any project looking for a composer of his talents."