NEW YORK & THE HUDSON VALLEY
Rich
Syracuse.
Bassist. Composer. Educator.
A life in music.
A conversation in every note.
STRING & ELECTRIC BASS
FOUR DECADES ON THE NEW YORK SCENE
FOUR DECADES ON THE NEW YORK SCENE
PERFORMANCECOMPOSITIONEDUCATIONIMPROVISATION
01 / THE ARTIST
Rooted in jazz.
Always listening.
From New York City to the Hudson Valley, Rich Syracuse has spent more than four decades making music and sharing it.
A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and recipient of the Congress of Strings Award, Rich’s career spans jazz, contemporary music and international touring.
He built a long-standing musical relationship with the Nick Brignola Quartet and played bass with pianist Lee Shaw for more than 22 years. His collaborations include Mose Allison, Kurt Elling, Dave Liebman, John Medeski and the Brubeck Brothers.
Alongside performing on string and electric bass, Rich brings that experience to his work as a composer and educator.
PASSING THE MUSIC ONStudy the bass.
Study the bass.
Find your voice.
For questions about lessons, workshops or ensemble coaching, get in touch with Rich directly.
Ask about studying with Rich ↗02 / LISTEN & WATCH
Let the music
do the talking.
Performances and listening selections
from Rich’s original website.
Musical conversations
02 / VIDEOKeep listeningOpen the featured playlist
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03 / MEDIA
Shared moments.
Lasting connections.
Photographs from Rich’s original collection. Select any image to view it in full.
04 / START A CONVERSATION
Make room
for music.
Performances, collaborations and bass study.
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