1. Erik Deutsch is an American pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator.
14 Facts About Erik Deutsch
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Erik Deutsch leads his own band and was a founding member of Fat Mama.
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In 1985 Erik Deutsch won a school song writing contest that led to his first gig at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Erik Deutsch taught and accompanied students frequently and was an adjunct faculty member at the Naropa University.
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Erik Deutsch released his first two records as a leader towards the end of the decade.
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In 2011 Erik Deutsch collaborated with long-time associate Shooter Jennings for two records, Family Man and The Other Life.
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In 2014, Erik Deutsch released Outlaw Jazz a critically acclaimed record fusing his brand of jazz with elements of country.
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In 2016, Erik Deutsch joined Colorado based jam band Leftover Salmon.
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Erik Deutsch released his first solo piano album Creatures in 2016.
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In 2018 Erik Deutsch released another large group project entitled Falling Flowers.
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Since 2015, Erik Deutsch has hosted a weekly bi-lingual radio show called the Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond with co-host Sara Valenzuela.
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In 2019 Erik Deutsch relocated to Colonia Roma Norte in Mexico City.
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In 2020, Erik Deutsch joined The Chicks as the full-time touring keyboardist.
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Erik Deutsch has been nominated consecutively in Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll Rising Star organ category since 2012.