Steve Rice is a versatile composer, keyboardist and accordionist based in Philadelphia. He records and writes with several outstanding ensembles including "Rouge" (French Cabaret), "Big Squeezy" (Zydeco), “Troy Kline” (Retro Vegas Lounge), and the Steve Rice Quintet (original Jazz). Steve's interests include Jazz, Classical, World, Traditional Ethnic, and Electronic music, as well SFX. He has a Film Scoring degree from Berklee College of Music, where he received the prestigious Oscar Peterson Award. Steve also tours part-time as pianist for the Harry James Orchestra.
A fairly straight rendition of Red River Valley played on solo Melodica. Sounds similar to harmonica. Paired with the "Jazzy" track, you could build a campfire/ outdoorsy mood with this track and deliver a musical punch line with the jazzy. Good pair for a comedy/sit-com, Free Reed, Melodica
A catchy uptempo bebop head with Trumpet and Tenor sax lead. Evokes John Coltrane's "Moments Notice" or Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Great for a nightclub scene. Sophisticated source music. Period urban jazz atmosphere. Real instruments. Instrumental
A slow solo piano blues in the style of the great tin pan alley era blues composers, Billie Holiday, Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A pretty and flowing solo piano version of Silent Night. Played 3 times with tag (high, low, high). Recorded live on a boutique grand piano. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
perfect for an Italian restaurant scene, Cooking channel, sidewalk cafe, romantically slurping spaghetti, "My Big Fat Italian Wedding", vineyards in Tuscany, travel documentary. Performed in the style of a strolling duo, expressive violin and accordion. Live musicians real instruments. That's Amore! Instrumental, European, Italy
A traditional, public domain waltz melody first published in 1895. This solo version is recorded on a genuine old upright tack piano (thumbtacks in the piano hammers). Evocative of the Victorian era, ice cream socials, 4th of July picnics, corsets and straw hats. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
A sensitive, flowing solo piano interpretation of the traditional Christmas carol "The First Noel". Rubato, dynamic. Beautiful background solo piano for the holidays, family dinners, decorating the tree, sitting by the fireplace. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A good-natured stride piano piece with rhythm section accompaniment. Light and humorous. Great accompaniment for a comedy sketch, children's show, funny situation, invasion of the mimes, time lapse, candid camera, worlds funniest videos, stupid pet tricks, sight gag. Lightens the mood instantly! Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Elegant cocktail jazz backtrack playing easy mid-tempo swing. Great source music for an elegant restaurant or nightclub. Perfect for close couples dancing scene with dialogue. Jazz atmosphere, romance, candlelight. Real piano, upright bass and drums, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A fun, bubbly New Orleans Second Line style version of "Up On A Housetop" Piano, tuba and drums. this track is energetic, rowdy and jamming. Real musicians, holiday music with a twist! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
perfect for an Italian Restaurant Scene, Cooking channel, Venice, Naples, MIlan Italian Travel sequence. Performed in the style of a strolling duo with violin and accordion. Live musicians, real instruments. This is a classic traditional Italian song. Waltz, aka Veni Sul Mar, Instrumental, European, Italy
Solo jazz piano suitable for lively cocktail lounge / restaurant source music. Stride left hand, jazz flourishes, elegant and sophisticated. A little bit flashy. Upper register flourishes. Tin pan alley style melody writing with a bluesy color ala Harold Arlen. Tempo accelerates. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
