Rob Reich Quintet: New Music for Jazz Accordion

Fresh off the release of his debut album, Shadowbox, accordionist, pianist, and composer Rob Reich and his quintet return to the Red Poppy. Mixing improvisational romps with refined and melodic ensemble arrangements, Rob’s idiosyncratic accordion style mixes doses of wry humor and elements of spontaneous revelation that help propel the instrument’s modern renaissance.

Rob Reich (photo by Eddy Joaquim) grew up in Long Island, New York, and began studying piano at the age of three. After graduating from Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in music composition, he moved to the Bay Area where he discovered the accordion. He has since become one of San Francisco’s stalwart underground artists, well-known for his work with revered chamber music ensemble Tin Hat Trio. In addition to performing live soundtrack to silent films and composing music for contortionists and trapeze artists with Circus Bella, Rob performs with the acclaimed groups Todd Sickafoose’s Tiny Resistors, Ben Goldberg School, Gaucho, Nice Guy Trio, and Prez Kids. His debut album of original compositions, Shadowbox, combines strong melodic ideas, rhythmic drive, and a spirit of irreverence and experimentation.

“Rob Reich has carved out a niche as a premier avant-roots voice… like Nino Rota writing for a small jazz group.” — JAZZIZ
 

Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.

Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

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