Richard
Plays Keys

Gigs

Upcoming:

Wed. September 17 – 8 to 10 PM
ORGAN trio with Dan Dectis (sax) and Jeremy Samos (guitar)
at Hotel Biron, San Francisco

Monday September 22 – 6 to 9 PM
House pianist at the weekly Waystone Jazz Jam
at Waystone, San Francisco

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Past:

Monday September 15 – 6 to 9 PM
House pianist at the weekly Waystone Jazz Jam

Saturday August 30 – 6 to 9 PM
DUO with Miles Lindheimer
at The Barnyard Wine Bar, Danville, CA

Monday September 1 – 6 to 9 PM
House pianist at the weekly Waystone Jazz Jam

Friday August 15, 2025 – 7 - 10 PM
SOLO piano at Zingari, San Francisco

Monday August 4 – 6 to 9 PM
House pianist at the weekly Waystone Jazz Jam

(February 2025 - April 2025)
Weekly piano trio residency at Honor Emeryvill

With the R.M.D Trio featuring myself on Keys, Marley Edwards on upright and electric bass, and Diego Kiner on drums + guests

Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

1411 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

Bio

Richard is a jazz pianist and keyboardist with a deep love for vintage keyboards, synthesizers, and the expressive world of jazz. With over two decades of experience performing in rock and jazz bands, his playing blends straight-ahead jazz, soul, funk, and Latin influences.

A lifelong student of music, Richard studied at the College of San Mateo and the Berkeley Jazz School, learning from renowned musicians such as Mark Levine, Grammy Award-winning pianist Christian Tumalan, Mike Galisatus, Chuck MacKinnon, Glenn Richman, Howard Wiley, and Frank Phipps.

While his musical journey has included extensive work in recording and electronic music, Richard’s current focus is on live performance, particularly jazz piano. He leads a trio featuring Marley Edwards on upright and electric bass and Diego Kiner on drums. Together, they craft spontaneous arrangements, adapting to the energy of each venue and audience, shaping the music in the moment to create an engaging and immersive experience.

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Richard Plays Keys

Gigs

Bio

Richard
Plays Keys