Renald Richard

American jazz composer, trumpeter, and musician, born in Thibodeaux, Louisiana. Best known for co-writing "I Got a Woman" with [a=Ray Charles], and playing in his band.

After his work with Charles, Richard returned to Louisiana to work as a high school teacher, and even briefly worked as a talent scout for [l=Atlantic]. He then moved to New York, and after that to Southern Florida.

Father of [a=Thaddeus Richard].

[b]Born: [/b]May 3, 1925 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA.

[b]Died: [/b]November 26, 2021.