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| BIOGRAPHY JAY STEINBERG. A concert pianist, composer, actor, writer and filmmaker with Oscar and Emmy nominations, Jay has worked in Hollywood, New York and Paris; scored some 30+ films and videos; played at La Posada, Ritz, Nordstrom, Wrigley Mansion; produced 4 Cds; debuted 4 original works since 2000 (Suite for Monet & Irish Rhapsody, ASU’s Kerr Cultural Center; Heartland Suite and Surrealism, for the 2001 Norman Rockwell and 2005 Surrealism Exhibits at the Phoenix Art Museum). In 2003-04, he scored the feature film, “Nowhere, Arizona”, for which he also composed the title song with lyricist/actor Rick Hammontree; and co-wrote “It’s Christmas in the Desert Again”, song broadcast over 15 radio stations on Christmas Day. In 2005 he helped score the award-winning animation “Fragile Machine” and produced, directed and scored the “SHOWBIZ AZ” pilot for KAZ-TV. Other recent TV appearances include Ch.3 (Ind), Ch.5 (CBS), and Ch.15 (ABC). |
| CONCERTS
BACHARACH & the BEATLES -- special arrangements, medleys CLASSICAL CARNIVAL -- a potpourri of beloved classical works GENIUS of GERSHWIN -- a chronology from pop to semi-classical, with first-rate commentary about the composer's versatile life HEARTLAND SUITE -- Americana from rag to blues & jazz to pop JOBIM & JOEL -- special arrangements, medleys, and vocals JOURNEYS and IMPRESSIONS -- familiar and original music for film & television, featuring Steinberg's "Suite for Monet" LIVE AND LET LIVE - LIVE! -- Emmy-nominated show featuring "Irish Rhapsody" and published poetry by author Bill McCune PHANTOM of the OPERA -- and other Broadway-overture medleys PIANOS on BROADWAY -- dual grand-piano concert featuring dynamic medleys from over 50 years of Broadway musicals CONCERT CONCEPTS FOR SENIORS CONCERT FOR MY PARENTS -- In a special tribute to his parents, Jay, an only child who was caregiver for his mother and father for over 10 years, honors their lives in song and story. Featured are some of their favorite music, funny anecdotes, and wisdom that is universally true for all families, parents, and children. This is a unique and deeply-felt memorial celebration that not only entertains you, but enlightens your mind and touches your heart. Don't miss this special tribute from a loving son to his beloved parents. THE GENIUS OF GEORGE GERSHWIN -- A rich program of George Gershwin's timeless and magical compositions, including: "Swanee", "I Got Rythm", "The Man I Love", "Embraceable You", "Someone to Watch Over Me", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Our Love is Here to Stay", a medley from "Porgy & Bess" and a rousing finale of "Rhapsody in Blue". Jay has been presenting this much-heralded program for over 20 years in concert halls and theatres; and his anecdotes about Gershwin are well-researched, funny, fascinating, and poignant. Don't miss this splendid homage to one of America's greatest musical treasures-- George Gershwin! AMERICANA SAMPLER & THE HEARTLAND SUITE -- A panoramic Americana concert featuring works by Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, George M. Cohan, W.C. Handy, Irving Berlin, Al Jolson, Jerome Kern, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and others; and highlighting the "Heartland Suite", an exciting original work by Mr. Steinberg composed for the gala opening of the 2001 Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum. PERFORMANCE TESTIMONIALS "Jay Steinberg not only plays the piano; he creates the aliveness in music that awakens the spirit." -- D. Robertson (Pheonix, AZ) "My day has been made complete listening to the stunning play of Mr. Jay Steinberg. His mastery of the instrument is total, and his range is pure enjoyment." -- K. Brody (St. Louis, MO) "We especially enjoyed Jay's original compositions from the TV and film scores." -- Mr. & Mrs. N. Todhunter (Seneca, PA) "Wonderful compositions. Good storyteliing. Introspective without getting too heavy." -- Tony Putrino, prof'l pianist (Scottsdale, AZ) "What a pleasure listening to Mr. Steinberg interpret 'Phantom'." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- Mrs. & Dr. Richard E. Strange (ASU Director of Bands, Emeritus) |