Video: Special guest Richard Galliano and Christian Howes perform “Tango Doblado”. Video published on Feb 28, 2013. Howes called the opportunity to collaborate with Galliano “inspiring”, saying, ““Richard’s musicianship in the studio compelled me to rise to a high level of expression. His playing is full of maturity and virtuosity.””

The Richard Galliano Quintet will perform at The Jazz Standard in New York City, October 23rd to 26th. There are 2 or 3 shows daily: $25-$30. Tickets are still available and seating is not reserved.

Richard Galliano was born in Cannes, France in 1950, the son of an accordion teacher and a student of the instrument from the age of four. Galliano was fourteen when he discovered the music of trumpeter Clifford Brown – and later the works of adventurous accordionists from Brazil (Sivuca), Italy (Felice Fugazza), and the US (Art Van Damme).

Over time, Galliano developed his patented “new musette” style, breathing new life into a thoroughly French tradition; he has played on countless recordings by French pop artists like Charles Aznavour and Juliette Gréco, as well as with Chet Baker, Toots Thielemanns, and Ron Carter. On such exceptional albums as New York Tango (1996, with George Mraz, Al Foster and Birélli Lagrène).

Ricardo Galliano’s technical command, mastery of phrasing, and rainbow palette of tonal colors have allowed him to surmount musical barriers with a sound that cuts across all genres.

The performers for the USA concerts are: Richard Galliano (accordion), Josh Nelson (piano)?, Peter Bernstein (guitar), George Mraz (bass), Mauricio Zottarelli (drums).

The Jazz Standard is located on 116 East 27th Street, New York, NY

For tickets call: 212-576-2232

Richard Galliano has released his new CD, “Richard Galliano Sentimentale” on September 30, 2014. The tracks are:
01. Armando’s Rumba (C. Corea) 4:39
02. Canto Invierno ( D Grusin, L. Ritenour) 6:37
03. In A Sentimental Mood (D. Ellington) 7:09
04. The Jody Grind (H. Silver) 4:45
05. Ballad For Marion (R. Galliano) 5:07
06. The Island (I. Lins) 6:34
07. Plus Fort Que Nous (F. Lai) (5:49)
08. Why Did I Choose You (M. Leonard, M. Edward) 5:37
09. Verbos Do Amor (J. Donato, A.Silva) 5:23
10. Naima (J. Coltrane) 5:03
11. Mantiqueira (N. Ayres) 4:35
12. Lili (R. Galliano) 5:03

CD performers are: Richard Galliano (accordion), Tamir Hendelman (piano), Anthony Wilson (acoustic and electric guitar), Carlitos Del Puerto (upright bass), Mauricio Zottarelli (drums). Interestingly, this CD was recorded at the Rising Jazz Stars Studios in Los Angeles.