by rickmontalbano | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a promo for the Syracuse Symphony, we did this early hit. Barely time for coffee. You can hear us cracking up after the tune, not realizing the mics were still on. I like to get up when the sun is... by rickmontalbano | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
This Is my daughter-in-law Jane Monheit masquerading as “Judy Bridgewater.” It’s from the film Never Let Me Go. Everyone knows how wonderfully she sings Jazz, but here she absolutely kills the 50s R&B vibe intended. And a great retro groove by her band. Rick... 
by rickmontalbano | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
by Rick Montalbano I was born in 1949 and very fortunate to grow up in a time when live music was flourishing. I started playing at 11. My first teacher, John Jaski, sent me on gigs when I was 13. The idea that people would pay me to do what I loved to do seemed a...