Richard Del Connor is the 1984 founder of Shaolin Records. As a record producer he has produced albums of classic rock, folk music, blues and surf music for release on cassettes, vinyl records, CDs and digital formats. Richard began as a recording engineer in 1974 and was a studio designer for A&M Records, RCA, Capitol Records, and a dozen Los Angeles studios where he worked with Frank Zappa, Fleetwood Mac, and Supertramp in the early eighties. Richard produced all the American Zen albums using his old-school analog recording techniques and the mobile Tacoma Studios.
013 Shaolin Records Podcast: MUSIC MOVIE: “The Rich: Live In Venice 1979” ENTIRE ALBUM
LIVE IN VENICE is a LIVE CONCERT of THE RICH in 1979.
Richard Del Connor songs, vocal, bass
Bill Stewart drums, backing vocals, LEAD VOCAL “All The Time”
Vinnie Lauria guitar
I put several weeks into this podcast. More video editing than ever before. I’m getting better at it.
I’m VERY PROUD of this MUSIC MOVIE: The Rich — Live In Venice 1979
OUTRO SONG is ENTIRE ALBUM = MUSIC MOVIE: “The Rich: Live In Venice 1979”.
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9 Jan 2026
010 Shaolin Records Podcast: MusicVideo: “The Pound” by Buddha Z
GET THE ALBUM!
Which album?
Get the MUSIC MOVIE! !!!
Sheesh. What kind of music do you like?
I like and LOVE ALL MY MUSIC. I make my music so that I LIKE IT.
Then I expect other people, some other people, someone… to like it also.
Here’s a new song. BRAND NEW. Just wrote it. Then decided to INSTANTLY — kinda — FINISH IT.
Since I’m the Record Producer
Recording Engineer
Songwriter
Studio Owner
Record Label
Music Publisher
and Song Arranger: I just have to be a: guitarist
drummer
singer
bassist
percussionist
and trombonist / cellist…
and of course: flutist (sometimes)
I liked the ORIGINAL RECORDING of the song. And built from there.
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4 Feb 2025
Shaolin Records Podcast 9: "Oboy" by Richard Del Connor
Richard Del Connor discusses his early song "Oboy" and its history from family dinners to performances with his band in Los Angeles.
5 May 2021
008-Shaolin Records Podcast: First TROMBONE Songs Arranged and Recorded by Richard Del Connor in Logic Pro and Kontakt
Richard Del Connor discusses his first trombone arrangements in Logic Pro and Kontakt, his early recording career, and learning guitar chords from a guitarist in Kenny Rogers' band, highlighting his journey to orchestrating music.
25 Apr 2021
007-Shaolin Records Podcast: Richard Del Connor 1974-84 "Wishwood Bridge" and "Go Blame It On Somebody Else"
Richard Del Connor explores his early recordings from 1974 to 1984, including "Wishwood Bridge" and "Go Blame It On Somebody Else," and recounts his experiences as a recording engineer.
10 Mar 2021
006-Shaolin Records Podcast: Richard Del Connor 1984 "Oboy" by THE RICH at the Music Machine night club
Richard Del Connor discusses his 1984 song "Oboy" from the album "Live at The Music Machine," recalling memories of performing with The Rich and sharing anecdotes about the recording process.
1 Mar 2021
005-Shaolin Records Podcast: Starting with Logic Pro X and Kontakt Trombones
Richard Del Connor, founder of Shaolin Records, discusses his transition to Logic Pro X and Kontakt, focusing on using digital trombone samples to orchestrate his upcoming album, Scorpion Resurrection.
18 Feb 2021
004-Shaolin Records Podcast: Richard Del Connor 1966-72
Richard Del Connor discusses the American Zen album LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1: King Solomon's Temple, focusing on the song "From Within" and its personal inspiration.
14 Aug 2019
003-Shaolin Records Podcast: Richard Del Connor 1966-72
Richard Del Connor recounts his teenage musical experiences in Newfoundland, including playing in bands and witnessing a high school riot, revealing the origins of his musical journey in this interview.
26 Jul 2019
002-Shaolin Records Podcast: "Welcome to L.A." was recorded in 1979 or 1980.
Richard Del CONNOR discusses his teenage years, his band Lukey’s Boat, the song “In The Darkness,” and his experience working with Frank Zappa in this episode.
17 Jul 2019
001-Shaolin Records Podcast: Richard Del Connor 1966-72
Richard Del Connor shares stories of his early music career, including playing bass for Lukey's Boat and producing American Zen's "Peace of Mind #2" for the Kung Fu Cowboy movie soundtrack.
6 Jul 2019
1970 to 1972 Richard Del Connor is at MUNR Memorial University Radio.
Richard Del Connor recounts his early experiences with audio recording and his transition to becoming a DJ at MUNR Memorial University Radio.
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