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The virtuoso pianist has been compared to Brian Wilson, Miles Davis, The Beatles, and Sun Ra— but as All About Jazz said in its review of Rising Rose Records 2004 release Ghost His writing is unmistakably original ….

Nine ( Dec. 2012) is an utterly unique collection of euphonic recipes, conjuring past and future stories with a mercurial texture and a melodic narrative. It's a masterful trio recording featuring the prolific musician, producer and film composer Bruce Ditmas on Drums plus Daniel Carter and Ned Goold each sitting in for their second Rising Rose session on Tenor.

Rising Rose Bakery (2011) is a tripped out exploration of improvisational psychadelic composition. Pop sensibility. Jazz essence. A lucid incarnation. Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Carter joins a select group of original musicians who have recorded on Rising Rose Records. His collaboration is instantly karmic and ignites the ensemble engine of this fluidly structured recording.

Astral Prints (2010) and Uncovered ( 2009 ) , reflect the dissolving boundaries between jazz and other forms of music, Richard's soulful improvisations, mystical tunes and transformative psychedelic production create a poetic spellbinding musical symposium, summoning synesthetic spirits in these mellifluous inventive recordings.

Downtown Music Gallery says in it's reviews of Uncovered (Rising Rose 2009) and Astral Prints (Rising Rose 2010) "Richard is in a class of his own.../ would be world famous in a better balanced universe".

Richard made his national television debut in 2008 appearing as the pianist on Paula's Party (episode IPO406) featuring Susan Lucci, Suzie Orman and Ru- Paul This episode was first broadcast during a Lunar Eclipse !— He also appeared on Paula's Party episode IPO407) featuring Cameron Mathison , Leanne Morgan , Daisy Fuentes and her lovely sister Rosanna, improvising another ready-made sound track for The Food Network

His lyrics have been described as profound, cryptic, silly, perceptive and poetic.

and In 1989 Richard worked as principle editor of Cynthia Kadohata's acclaimed first novel —The Floating World (Viking 1989) - a New York Times notable book of the year Richard also worked as editorial consultant on The Thing About Luck,(2013 National Book Award Young Readers Winner)written by Cynthia Kadohata and published by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster in June 2013

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Album Review

Richard Bliwas: Ghost

Read "Ghost" reviewed by Jeff Hedberg


Composer/pianist/singer Richard Bliwas sets out on his most ambitious recording yet with Ghost. Bliwas offers listeners an intoxicating mix of free jazz, funk, Latin, pop and straight-ahead jazz. His writing, unmistakably original, shares similarities with that of Patricia Barber, Miles Davis, and The Beatles. The recording opens with an original, “Olivia," featuring intimate writing and lyrics with depth. Bliwas' sensitive singing and his strong piano playing set a contrast in mood. However, this atmosphere seems intentionally obscured by the abstract ...

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Performance / Tour

Richard Bliwas at Plan B (NYC) on June 15th

Richard Bliwas at Plan B (NYC) on June 15th

Source: All About Jazz

Please join us Monday night June 15th at 8:00 for a great night of creative improvised music at Plan B located at 339 E. 10th st. (around the corner from Charlie Parker Place) featuring Ben Sher, Daniel Carter, Yuuki Koike, Richard Bliwas, Kazuo Nakamura + guest artists. Admission is $5. Drink specials: $4 pints, $6 mojitos

The virtuoso pianists’ 6th CD just released on Rising Rose Records, Uncovered reflects the dissolving boundaries between jazz and other forms of ...

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Richard Bliwas Performs at Googie's Lounge (Upstairs from the Living Room)

Richard Bliwas Performs at Googie's Lounge (Upstairs from the Living Room)

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to The Living Room/Googie's Lounge located at 154 Ludlow Street New York , NY, 10002 January 26h at 7pm for a one hour set of innovative beautiful music.

The pianist ---now finishing up artwork for his soon to be released 6th CD for Rising Rose Records --- has been compared to Brian Wilson, Miles Davis, Patricia Barber, The Beatles, Van Dyke Parks, Mose Allison, and Sun Ra-- but as All About Jazz said in its review of Rising ...

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Richard Bliwas Performs at Googie's Lounge ( Upstairs from the Living Room)

Richard Bliwas Performs at Googie's Lounge ( Upstairs from the Living Room)

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to The Living Room/Googie's Lounge located at 154 Ludlow Street New York , NY, 10002 January 12th at 7pm for a one hour set . Admission is free.

The pianist ---now finishing up his 6th CD for Rising Rose Records --- has been compared to Brian Wilson, Miles Davis, Patricia Barber, The Beatles, Van Dyke Parks, Mose Allison, and Sun Ra-- but as All About Jazz said in its review of Rising Rose Records 2004 release Ghost His ...

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Richard Bliwas Performs on Paula's Party

Richard Bliwas Performs on Paula's Party

Source: All About Jazz


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Richard Bliwas at CB's 313 Gallery

Richard Bliwas at CB's 313 Gallery

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to CB's 313 Gallery Sunday night March 27th at 10:00pm . Richard will be performing brand new material , and will be joined on guitar by Ben Sher. striking sense of organization...great feel for texture....pleasingly messy ...ingenious keyboards...Beatles' influence ... Sun-Ra-esque instrumentals Cadence Magazine strange soulful vocal stories...haunting melodies...piano virtuoso Hit Session unmistakably original writing....sharing similarities with Miles Davis and The Beatles... Perceptive lyrics with depth....truly inspired music... All About Jazz I swear Walk the Bike is the ...

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Richard Bliwas at Kavehaz Monday March 14th at 9:00p.m.

Richard Bliwas at Kavehaz Monday March 14th at 9:00p.m.

Source: All About Jazz

After writing ,performing, producing and designing his third cd album Ghost , Richard then sent copies to college radio stations ---which naturally began to play this unusual but radio-friendly music. Within a few months almost half of the total number of cd’s he sent had climbed through the playlists into prominent positions on national charts in both jazz and rock categories,alongside releases by Blue Note , Concord etc.. As with his earlier works, Walk the Bike and Compose Yourself , ...

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Richard Bliwas at Kavehaz,Monday January 10th at 10pm

Richard Bliwas at Kavehaz,Monday January 10th at 10pm

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to Kavehaz (37W.26th St. ) for a solo set Monday January 10th , 10 PM No cover. Richard will be performing songs from his albums Walk the Bike , and the September 2004 release Ghost--- some recent charts listed below. Best wishes for the New Year ! WAIH Potsdam, NY 90.3 FM 1. BLUES LOUNGE: Various Artists 2. JOE KAP ORGAN TRIO: Street Noise ...

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Richard Bliwas at CBGB 313 Gallery, Wednesday, January 21 at 9pm

Richard Bliwas at CBGB 313 Gallery, Wednesday, January 21 at 9pm

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to CB's 313 Gallery Wednesday evening January 21st at 9p.m. for a set of original music. Richard will be performing solo but don't be too surprised by a special guest or two. $5 cover.

Walk the Bike, Richard's first CD has recently charted in jazz, alternative, folk and americana college radio charts (this is a problem folks...) and has been effusively praised by The Big Takeover, Performing Songwriter, Dirty Linen, Shredding Paper, and Cadence Magazine among others. This ...

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Richard Bliwas & Valtinho Anastacio at CBGB's 313 Gallery Thursday November 6th 11:00 p.m.

Richard Bliwas & Valtinho Anastacio at CBGB's 313 Gallery Thursday November 6th 11:00 p.m.

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to CBGB 313 Gallery www.cbgb.com for a set Thursday evening November 6th at 11:00 p.m. Valtinho Anastacio will accompany once again on percussion. $5. cover for the entire evening. Hope you can make it.

Walk the Bike, Richard's first CD which has been praised by The Big Takeover, Performing Songwriter, Dirty Linen, Shredding Paper, and Cadence Magazine among others, has recently charted in jazz , alternative, folk and americana college radio charts and is available at Tower Records ...

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Richard Bliwas with Valtino Anastacio at CBGB 313 Gallery Wednesday October 15th 9:00 p.m.

Richard Bliwas with Valtino Anastacio at CBGB 313 Gallery Wednesday October 15th 9:00 p.m.

Source: All About Jazz

Please come to CBGB 313 Gallery CBGB Online - Home of Underground Rock for a set Wednesday evening October 15th at 9:00 p.m. Valtinho Anastacio will accompany me on percussion, so we are looking forward to another great show . There will be a $5. cover charge which is good for the entire evening. Thanks, and hope to see everyone on the 15th www.richardbliwas.com Walk the Bike, Richard's first CD which has been praised by The Big Takeover, Performing Songwriter, ...

Fearless expression. Inventive and strange.
Dave Sumner/EMusic

>i>This is music that encourages further exploration.
Music and More review

Richard is in a class of his own
Dowtown Music Gallery
Bliwas walks the line between jazz and folkrock with confidence…producing a dialectic sound that compliments rather than conflicts.
Shredding Paper
Bliwas transforms intricate phrases into seamless music
Cadence Magazine
A truly gifted pianist and composer
Dowtown Music Gallery
Primary Instrument

Piano

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

B.M. Oberlin Conservatory

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Nine

Rising Rose Records
2012

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Rising Rose Bakery

King Records
2011

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Uncovered

Rising Rose
2009

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Ghost

Rising Rose
2005

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Walk the Bike

Rising Rose Records
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Nat Cole Blues

From: Rising Rose Bakery
By Richard Bliwas

Olivia

From: Ghost
By Richard Bliwas

Imagine Her

From: Walk the Bike
By Richard Bliwas

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