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Dave Frishberg: Witty Jazz Pianist and Songwriter, Nominated for Four Grammys

Steinway Hall (12121 Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064)
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A master pianist and wit, Dave Frishberg has written songs ranging from "I'M Hip" and "Peel Me a Grape" to Schoolhouse Rock's "I'm Just A Bill." A four-time Grammy nominee, Frishberg was recently added to the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.

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The last date listed for Dave Frishberg was Wednesday August 27, 2008 / 8:30pm.

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12121 Pico Blvd.
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Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Dave Frishberg is a highly original-if reticent talent. Always a treat to hear him play and listen to his lyrics. Have to admit to more than a small amount of disappointment in that he had not done a sufficient job of preparing for the show. Specifically shown in many missed lyrics and no real purpose as structure. He just sort of went-along with whatever came to mind. Perhaps it's a matter of his age-but don't think so. Very clever with the ad-lib. Perhaps he's just lazy as exemplified in his single encore; "I want to be a side-man"
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First-class performance. He's a great pianist and his witty lyrics are superb. I look forward to hearing him again.
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More Information About Dave Frishberg

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Scathingly funny... equaled only by Sondheim." --New York Times
  • Read an article about Frishberg in the Jewish Journal.

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Dave Frishberg is a master pianist and wit. His original songs—over 125 of them—are known to fans of jazz, and lovers of musical wit in every English speaking country. His now classic "My Attorney Bernie", "I'm Hip", "Blizzard of Lies" and "Peel Me A Grape" have been covered by such icons of hip as Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Blossom Dearie, Mel Torme, Maria Muldaur, Bob Dorough, Cleo Laine, Susannah McCorkle, Jackie & Roy, Rosemary Clooney and too many others to list. <p>Frishberg's "Quality Time" (the hilarious and tuneful tale of a multi-tasking couple attempting to schedule a weekend getaway amidst call-waiting, text messages and beepers) has received wide play on NPR, comedy and jazz stations around the world. He has written for Schoolhouse Rock ("I'm Just A Bill") and has four Grammy-nominated albums.  A favorite guest on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Frishberg has been profiled in The New Yorker, Esquire, New York Times and Atlantic Monthly – and last year he was named to the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.</p>