Rick Carlson
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Professional player since 1975. Member Wolvines Classic Jazz Orchestra since 1980. House gig small group Times Bar & Cafe since 1990. Most common comment received: 'I could listen to you all night'
Services Offered
Musicians - Pianist — Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Pricing: $150 to $300 depending on job duration, difficulty (hauling gear vs. piano on site), and complexity (booking a small group vs. soloing)
Musicians - Jazz — Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Pricing: $150 to $300 depending on job duration, difficulty (hauling gear vs. piano on site), and complexity (booking a small group vs. soloing)
Ceremony Music - Jazz Instrumental — Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Pricing: $150 to $300 depending on job duration, difficulty (hauling gear vs. piano on site), and complexity (booking a small group vs. soloing)
Ceremony Music - Jazz with vocals — Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Pricing: $150 to $300 depending on job duration, difficulty (hauling gear vs. piano on site), and complexity (booking a small group vs. soloing)
live band - Jazz Instrumental — Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Pricing: $150 to $300 depending on job duration, difficulty (hauling gear vs. piano on site), and complexity (booking a small group vs. soloing)
live band - Jazz with vocals — Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson
30 years experience playing background, club work, musical director, preferred Twin City vocal accompanist. 28 years with Wolverines Big Band and small groups. 19 years small group house gig at The Times, Mpls. Opened for Rosemary Clooney at Orchestra Hall, Mpls. Perform with Kathryn Crosby (Bing's widow) as a duo. Headlined own group at regional jazz fests. Perform with members of Count Basie Orchestra. Listed as musical director on 21 CDs.
Pricing: $150 to $300 depending on job duration, difficulty (hauling gear vs. piano on site), and complexity (booking a small group vs. soloing)