Rob Reich (musician)
American musical artist (1978–2025)
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Rob Reich (March 8, 1978 – May 15, 2025) was an American accordionist, pianist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. [1][2]
Born
March 8, 1978
Robert Erich Reich
March 8, 1978
Long Island , U.S
OriginNew York City, U.S
DiedMay 15, 2025 (aged 47)
OccupationMusician
Rob Reich | |
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Reich playing the accordion in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Robert Erich Reich March 8, 1978 Long Island , U.S |
| Origin | New York City, U.S |
| Died | May 15, 2025 (aged 47) |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | Accordion, piano, glockenspiel |
| Formerly of | Tin Hat, Gaucho, Circus Bella All-Star Band |
| Website | Official website |
He led a swing band Swings Left.[3]
Reich was bandleader, composer, and accordionist for Circus Bella.[4]
Education
Reich graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 2000, majoring in composition. He studied with John Luther Adams and Pauline Oliveros.[1][2]
Discography
Reich played both as a leader and as a sideman [5]
As leader
- The Balancing Act (2008)
- Shadowbox (2015)
- Swings Left (2019)
- Cloister (2020)
Circus Bella All-Star Band
- Circus Bella All-Star Band (2011)
As sideman
with Gaucho
- Deluxe (2007)
- Deep Night (2009)
- Part-time Sweetheart (2012)
- Thinking of You (2014)
