Joshua Rich

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Joshua Rich
Born (1962-02-17) 17 February 1962 (age 62)
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
GenresSolo piano, jazz, film, classical, pop
Occupation(s)pianist, composer, arranger, producer, actor, screenwriter, performer, music director and teacher
Instrument Piano
Years active1970 –

Joshua Rich is a self-taught pianist who began playing and composing music when he was 8 years old. [1] [2]

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Biography

At the age of 12, Rich wrote his first song, "Trying Vegetables". [3] With no formal education, Rich became a professional musician by age 14, when he appeared twice on the local Boston TV program, "Community Auditions". At the age of 17, he began performing in piano bars, and taught himself how to accompany and music direct variety shows at various high schools in the area.[ citation needed ]

Rich moved to San Francisco and was signed to a new age piano label which produced his first album of original piano solos, "Discover". [4]

Settling in the Washington, D.C. area, Rich composed and performed music for children, and he music directed and played for many productions at the Adventure Theater in Glen Echo, Maryland, which featured his original songs. [5] Around this time, he also became a school performer, and created a multi-cultural interactive musical program, "It's A Global Thing", which he performed at many schools and venues. [6] [7] Rich also created, wrote and released the children's album with the same title, "It’s A Global Thing". [8] His follow-up children's album, "Trying Vegetables", would come a few years later. [9] His work with children also led him to work with the composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch, who hired him to accompany and musical direct children's choirs for several events. [6]

In 2006, he released the piano album Rain. He began working as a teacher of musical theater and drama for both children and adults. [10] [11]

In the late 2000s, a short period of time was spent living and working in New York City, where he performed at piano bars and clubs, and accompanied Broadway performers. [10] Returning to the D.C. area, he became an actor and screenwriter, and has appeared in a variety of independent and college films, as well as many commercials. [12] He has also written several screenplays, and produced a few short films. [3]

He is married to Kari Kraakevik. Together, they work as music teachers, music directors, and directors. [10] They formed the jazz duo "Take Two," which features their original compositions in the style of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. [13] [14] [15]

Discography

Albums: [16]

Singles:

Jazz duo, Take Two: Albums:

Singles:

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References

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  2. ↑ "A Kind Voice on Music featuring Joshua Rich". blogtalkradio.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Joshua Rich". purplefiddle.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
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  5. ↑ "FREE MUSIC AND MORE AT TASTE OF D.C." washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "NHTE 207 Joshua Rich". now-hear-this.net. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "IT'S A GLOBAL KING". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ "It's a Global Thing!". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Trying Vegetables". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  10. 1 2 3 "Joshua Rich Business Manager, Faculty". mybouldermusic.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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  12. ↑ "Joshua Rich, commercials and industrials". backstage.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
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  14. ↑ "Meet Joshua and Kari Take Two Music". shoutoutcolorado.com. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ "NHTE 387 Joshua Rich and Kari Kraakevik". podchaser.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Joshua Rich Discography". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
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