Photo by Jim Corrigan
Richard Shulman gives concerts in the following formats:
Solo piano and keyboards, Earth & Sky, aka The Richard Shulman Trio (RSTrio.com), The Richard Shulman Group (a jazz & world music quartet or quintet), Music of Peace Concerts, and Symphony Orchestra, as well as being a guest soloist with various ensembles.
Please Email us or call 828-658-9604 to request a package with information and sample recordings of the concert of your choice.
Solo Piano and Keyboards:Photo by Jim Corrigan
A concert of original compositions and improvisations, featuring a spontaneous "Musical Soul Portrait" for the audience. Richard works with piano and a keyboard setup of up to six instruments played simultaneously to create full and varied textures. These concerts may also include standard songs from the jazz repertoire and some vocal pieces.
Please Email or call 828-658-9604 for more info.
Jazz: Richard is also available as a solo pianist or sideman for jazz and other performances. Email or call 828-658-9604 for pricing and schedule.
Conferences: Richard plays for many conferences and shows, providing background music for special programs, ceremonies, and meditations as well as being available for presenting a concert and/or workshop.
Churches & Synagogues: Richard is available to present music and/or a talk to your congregation. Email or call 828-658-9604 to discuss details.
Earth & Sky Trio and larger groups:
Earth & Sky is the new name for the Richard Shulman Trio. "Earth & Sky" describes the integration of inspiration and interaction that we experience in our performances. Each of us is listening to our inner inspiration and to each other, being present to both in the flow of an ecstatic creation. This blending of inner and outer resonates with audiences as uplifting and electrifying.
"...what continually intrigues me with your contribution, is the inter-blending of the music of inner peace with the standard jazz repertoire.... That instrumental arrangement and the musicians involved are as pure, crystal clear an example of melodically-driven, creatively-innovative jazz expression as you'll find anywhere in the greater area. Everyone is an original painter in their own right. And when you put them together working on the same space the frescoes that spill forth are really quite astounding!"
Sincerely,
Rick Dowdeswell, drummer and jazz afficianado
"Really, really impressive, Richard. Awesome playing, all the way. All 3 of you really have a tremendous sense of dynamic and space that's a real treat for the listener.... Please definitely do more what I'd call Chamber Jazz 'cause I enjoy the Classical sensibilities you have, while still keeping that good pace and pulse.... Great work on all." Kima Moore - Composer
"...These cats can play, no doubt about it!" Bill Binkleman – Music Matters, Inspired Retailer
Photo
by Larry White Video by Mike Birkle
Video of the Richard Shulman Trio (Earth & Sky) with Mike Holstein - bass & Sonny Thornton - drums From a concert at Unity Center, Fletcher NC 5/4/08.
See: RSTrio.com
1. Earth & Sky (The Richard Shulman Trio) A concert of original jazz compositions and standard tunes with piano, bass, and drums. Email or call 828-658-9604 for package and prices. See: Testimonials
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"Goodbye to Fantasy" excerpt from SkyJazz: Richard Shulman - piano, Mike Holstein - bass, Sonny Thornton - drums. Recorded Summer 2008.
More info is at RSTrio.com
Photo by Jay Wilder
2. The Richard Shulman Trio with Amy Rae Stupka, vocals Concerts, Swing Dances and Special Occasions. Vocals, piano, bass and drums. Email or call 828-253-6468 for our concert and swing dance demo.
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From Amy's CD "As Sure as the Moon Shall Rise" recorded at RichHeart Music Studio with the band. |
Personnel: Richard Shulman piano, Amy Rae Stupka vocals, Tracy Davis bass, River Guerguerian drums, Ron Clearfield cello on Get it While it's Hot.
Email or call 828-658-9604 for pricing and schedule.
Quartet/Quintet:
1. The Richard Shulman Group A concert of original compositions and standards with piano, saxophone, bass and drums. Email or call 828-253-6468 for package including their CD Open Spaces. The Richard Shulman group is also available with strings vocals and added percussion.
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"Open Spaces" excerpt from Open Spaces: Richard Shulman - piano & synthesizer, Tim Moran - soprano sax, Greg Cohen - bass, John Clay - drums, Ted Moore - percussion
Email or call 828-253-6468 for pricing and schedule.
2. Richard will also travel to work with local rhythm sections and horn players. Email or call 828-658-9604 for info.
Special Presentations:
Camelot Reawakened, an evening to inspire dreams coming true. Richard Shulman is available to present the music of his COVR award winning CD, Camelot Reawakened: A Vision Fulfilled, with local orchestras. This piece is scored for small orchestra, choir, piano, and vocal and instrumental soloists.
Richard
with members of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra at the premier
performance Jan. 12, 2002, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC.
To hear samples from the CD go to http://www.richheartmusic.com/index.html.
For information on instrumentation, score and parts rental, and to view the score and hear track one, go to http://www.richheartmusic.com/printedmus.html.
For some of the story behind Camelot Reawakened, go to http://www.richheartmusic.com/richardandcamelot.html
Email or call 828-658-9604 for package and info.
Music of Peace Concerts with members of the Positive Music Group based on the event listed below:
Fri. Oct.. 22nd, 2004 1:00 2:45 pm Concert "Music of Peace" at the Library Auditorium of the United Nations 1st Ave. New York City with members of the Positive Music Group. Musicians and composers performing and/or represented, included:
Richard
Shulman Composer, pianist, improviser
- Asheville NC
Nancy Bloomer Deussen
Composer, pianist - Palo Alto CA
Voices
of Eden Ensemble from Israel:
Eliana Gilad Voice, percussion
Sunita Staneslow Harp
Beth Anderson-Harold Composer, pianist - NYC
Don Robertson Composer, pianist/improviser/tabla player Nashville TN (Founder of the Positive Music Group)
Bluegate inspired music intended to open the heart to
inner transformation. Boston MA
Christine Tulis Celtic harpist, singer and composer.
Benyamin Sheppard flutes, oud, guitar, bouzouki, percussion,
harmonic chant.
Michelle Herrera Foster, Ph.D. viola,
vocals, and percussion.
Kem Stone percussion, marimba, keyboard, and vocals.
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Terezija Cukrov piano NYC
Ana Milosavljevic violin NYC
Richard is also available as a guest soloist with various ensembles and for commissions.