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Emile Pandolfi Recording Artist
Born in New York, Emile Pandolfi began his training in classical piano at the age of five. He continued his training
through graduate school, earning his degree in piano performance. Strong in both technique and musicality, he
turned to popular music after completing his education.
His interest in travel took him to St. Thomas, England, Australia and to several states in the US, performing all the
while; with the majority of his time spent in Los Angeles. While there, he played for dancing, acting, and opera
coaches, along with the nightclub scene and cruise ships. He also was one of four pianists chosen to record the
Rhapsody in Blue, used in the broadcast of the 1984 Olympics Opening Ceremonies and one of the 84 pianists in
the live performance of the ceremony. While in LA, he spent six years at the Comedy Store playing regularly for
improv groups and stand-up comedians including Jay Leno, Robin Williams, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, Sam
Kinnison, Yakov Smirnoff, Bob Goldthwaite, Jerry Seinfeld and many others now nationally known.
In 1986 Emile moved his young family to Greenville, South Carolina, where he was raised. After 45 minutes in town,
he became the pianist at a private club and remained there for seven years. During his time there, he recorded his
first solo album, By Request, in mid-1990. The album was picked up for national distribution by an Independent
distributor in 1991 and has remained in their "Top Ten" ever since. Subsequent recordings have also spent, on
average, more than 24 months in the Top Ten. Since that time, nearly 2,000,000 albums of Emile's have been sold in
the alternative market; gift and book stores. He remains one of the top-selling artists for that market and his new
releases are eagerly awaited by their customers.
There are currently 16 Emile Pandolfi albums released with a new one scheduled for January '98. All of his
recordings are solo piano. Four of these are seasonal albums and three are compilations. With the exception of his
1996 recording of the music of Chopin, the albums are Emile's arrangements of popular standards and show tunes. It
is for these that he is best known. In these arrangements, Emile's classical technique and attention to the lyrics of
the songs are obvious - it has been said that he speaks from the keyboard.
When you hear the enclosed, we think you will agree that Emile is an artist whose technical strength and musical
sensitivity hold lasting appeal for both educated and casual listeners.
October 1997
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