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Rich Siegel
Pianist/Vocalist - Musical Director - Bandleader
Rich Siegel's poetic, technically seamless piano artistry and his smooth romantic vocals are winning him international acclaim and respect. His subtle and imaginative improvisations have mesmerized audiences at many fine venues.
In New York City: The 21 Club, Tavern on the Green, Astor Court at the St. Regis, Peacock Alley at the Waldorf-Astoria, Maxim's de Paris, Conservatory at the Mayflower, Tatou, Water's Edge, Omni Park Central, Marriott Marquis, The Champagne Club, Aquavit, J's, Iridium, West End Gate, Via Brasil, Judge's Chamber at the Sheraton Park Avenue, Metropolis Cafe.
In the Metropolitan area: Bowden Square Club and The Inn at Quogue (Hamptons), Oak Room at the Inn at Longshore (Westport, Connecticut), Landmark Club (Stamford, Connecticut), Basking Ridge Country Club (New Jersey).
Internationally: Bar des Musiciens at the Nova Park Elysees (Paris), Upstairs (Montreal), Le Jazze (Quebec), Bleu Marine (Abidjan, West Africa), Clubs Baron Shimaguchi and Donna Lee (Japan).
The Rich Siegel Trio was a tradition for four years of Sunday Jazz Brunches at the NY Inter-Continental, and has also appeared for listening and/or dancing at many fine music rooms: Champagne Club at the Nova Park Elysees (Paris), Le Chat Noir (Magog, Quebec), the Stanhope, Nell's and Roma di Notte (NYC). The new Rich Siegel Quartet features Jed Levy, Cameron Brown, and Eliot Zigmund.
The Rich Siegel Orchestra: A ballroom dancer himself, Siegel is an expert bandleader for dancing. Ensembles to eight pieces, regularly featured at formal balls at The International House (NYC).
Rich Siegel appeared with Michel Legrand in a nationally-aired TV commercial for Steinway & Sons. He served as house keyboardist for "Sunday Brunch with Bobby Rivers" on VH-1. He's accompanied many fine vocalists, notably Diahann Carroll, Greg Denard, Connie Haines, and New York Cabaret Unlimited; served as Musical Director for the The Paper Bag Players and the USO touring the far east; as sideman for many fine jazz artists; including NYC tenorman Reggie Woods and Tokyo tenorman Tatsuyah Satoh; for dance and show-bands including The Chip Hoeller Big Band on the SS Norway. His music has been featured on many radio and television shows, and has served a variety of corporate clients.
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RS Musical Services
Introducing -
A new full-service provider of music for private and corporate events. Elegant jazz/classical ensembles, dancebands, vocal ensembles, variety acts, pianists, harpists, guitarists, DJ's. We are associated with the best talent in the NY metropolitan area, and always bring you just the right ambience.
What They Say About Rich -
"He's Ready" MCCOY TYNER, "Soul of a Poet" DAVID N. BAKER, "Romantic and Intrinsically New York" BOB HARRINGTON, NY POST, "...an extraordinarily fine pianist, his singing is soft, smooth, and pleasing." ROY SANDER, METRO HERALD, "Expertly digs into a wide variety of material." DONALD BAINE, BOULEVARD MAGAZINE, "One of the best new talents I've heard in a long time." COBI NARITA, UNIVERSAL JAZZ COALITION, "His fans follow him around town." ALISON STEELE, THE NIGHTBIRD.
Education: Bachelor of Music, Indiana University School of Music Diploma, Manhattan School of Music, Prep. Division
Languages: Sings in: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
Phone: (201) 287 1200
Fax: (201) 287 9229
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