Steve Rice is a versatile composer, keyboardist and accordionist based in Philadelphia. He records and writes with several outstanding ensembles, including Rouge (French Cabaret), Big Squeezy (Zydeco), Troy Kline (Retro Vegas Lounge), and the Steve Rice Quintet (original Jazz). Steve's compositional interests include Jazz, Classical, World, Traditional Ethnic, and Electronic music, as well as SFX. He has a Film Scoring degree from Berklee College of Music, where he received the prestigious Oscar Peterson Award.
Partial composer credits: TV credits: The Big Bang Theory (CBS), Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee (Webcast), Girl Code (MTV), How I Met Your Mother (CBS), Longmire (A&E), Marido En Alquiler (Telemundo), Rake (Fox), Revenge (ABC), Smash (NBC), Sons of Anarchy (FX), Superbowl 2013 (CBS), The Voice (NBC), 10 Things I Hate About You (ABC Family), All Star Cast (Outdoor Channel), Diggers (NGC), Guy Code (MTV), Lost Years (CBC), O'Neill Outside (Sun Sports), The Sisterhood (TLC), Toddlers In Tiaras (TLC)
Film credits: Identity Thief (Universal), Werewolf; The Beast Among Us (Universal), Sparkle (Tristar), Ambrosia, Through A Lens Darkly, Current Rutledge Films (Independents)
Video Games: Voodoo Zombie (Lunch Money Games)
Advertising credits: Moods Condoms, Coach Hugo Guinness
Session credits: "French in 10 Minutes a Day"," Italian in 10 Minutes a Day" (Bilingual Books), "Team Fortress 2", "Left for Dead" (Valve), Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Video Game (Walt Disney Corporation), "Beamz"
On-screen performance: “A Different Path” (SXSW 2010 Indie)
This elegant, sophisticated and swinging jazz piano trio track immediately sets the mood for an upscale event or an intimate evening. Add classy energy to Black Tie Ball, fine restaurant or late night rendezvous. Classic lounge jazz with real Piano, Bass and Drums (brushes). Great for close dancing! Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Light cocktail swing featuring muted trumpet with a great retro vibe. Black Tie elegance suitable for high society, serious jazz listening, dancing or schmoozing. Creates swanky, upscale party atmosphere without dominating. Supports dialogue. Played by a quartet of accomplished jazz musicians, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A classic Jazz club bossa nova with flugelhorn and tenor sax lead. A lush, beautiful 2 horn melody. Light, sweet, sophisticated and colorful. A great choice for a project needing of jazz atmosphere, nightclub scene, lovers in the park, midlife romance. This version has a flugelhorn, then tenor solo. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
A snappy Blue-note style hard-bop theme/ fanfare recalling Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers or Lee Morgan. This is the full 3 chorus version with a great tenor sax solo on the 2nd chorus and a piano break with a nod to Thelonious Monk. Evokes 1950s Miles Davis, Bird and Diz. Real Instruments, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A novelty boogie woogie solo piano piece with a light comic feel. Manic fun energy, shifting keys and classic boogie bass rhythm make this a great choice for physical comedy, childrens programming, silent film, vaudeville skill acts, improv comedy skits, theatrical exits, entrances, lighthearted fun, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Background jazzy piano that's slow, swinging and elegant. Sophisticated period underscore or source music. Solo grand piano. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Great sax lead on this fusion instrumental with a nod to progressive and smooth jazz of the 80s and 90s. Great emotional content. Breaks into a samba at 0:40. Great electric piano ride at 1:57. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
A pretty, lyrical jazz ballad in an intimate trio setting: Tenor Sax, Piano and Upright Bass. Great romantic harmonies, smokey sax sound, sparkling piano solo, this would be perfect background music for an elegant dinner party, or an intimate nightclub. This version is the 2:35 edit, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A sophisticated jazz ballad that features an assuring and romantic trumpet line, played beautifully by a seasoned jazz ensemble. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
This light and swinging jazz piano trio adds upscale and sophisticated jazz atmosphere to a scene. Perfect for swanky source music at a wedding, black tie event, urban restaurant, jazz club. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A jazz flute feature that showcases A-list woodwind musicianship over a sophisticated jazz bossa nova. If you're looking for "Anchorman" quality jazz flute, check out the exciting virtuoso flute solo at 2:30. Yep - believe it! Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A breathy tenor sax ballad as romantic and full of heartache as you just might find today. Smokey late night jazz that keeps the candle burning low. What is revealed in it's flickering shadows? Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A beautiful melodic ballad played by a violinist accompanied by piano. Romantic background music or underscore. A pretty, sophisticated melody reminiscent of the great tin pan alley era songs of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
A pretty and nostalgic solo piano ballad. Sophisticated retro cocktail music that supports romantic and emotional scenes. Elegant background grand piano that could be heard today or back as far as the 1930s. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Catchy, laid back cocktail swing that makes great background or source music for a scene needing elegant jazz flavor. Jazz clubs, black tie parties, charity balls, restaurants. Grand piano, upright bass and drums played with brushes. Light and relaxed. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Honky tonk jazz with a nice but nasty honking sax line and a driving shuffle beat. Perfect for burlesque, vintage striptease, roadhouse, retro parties. Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
A classic roadhouse shuffle with honking sax lead. This version has some light LP scratches added to make it sound like a jukebox 45rpm record, Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Here's a classic 2 horn frontline performing an original jazz/modal/ hard bop/post bop/ composition. Trumpet and Tenor sax lead. Catchy and swinging with a progressive, crisp jazz club feel /energy. Real Instruments. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A sophisticated and melancholy jazz ballad featuring a beautiful trumpet melody played with straight mute. Evocative of the cool jazz period, post-bop and artists like Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter. This track has an open, airy and textural 3/4 feel and great understated emotional intensity. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Waltz
An instrumental composition with a strong contemporary Mediterrannean influence. This tune is in a modern folk 5/4 tempo. Accordion, violin and guitar. Shifting textures. Influenced by contemporary European folk composers such as Amestoy Trio, Kepa Junkera, Patrick Desaunay, Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
Light cocktail swing featuring a great piano trio. First chorus with brushes, switch to sticks and builds in intensity. Bluesy licks. Sophisticated jazz atmosphere that's great for a swanky cocktail party or upscale nightclub. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
This stem of "Last Call (trio)" has a great jazz bass and rhythm part. Bass starts with a 2 beat feel then breaks into a walk while the drums switch from brushes to sticks. Great jazz atmosphere! Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Here's a laid back and bluesy stride piano piece. This medium tempo track really sets the scene for an upscale restaurant, cocktail lounge or jazz room. Good party energy. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
A pensive thoughtful and emotional solo piano piece. Staring out a window in the rain. Remembering past loves hurts and emotions. Reminiscing at a dusty wedding portrait of your grandparents. Sitting in an elegant quiet parlor. Reflecting on faded beauty. Sadness, regret, nostalgia, peace. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Waltz
An instrumental mid tempo Bossa Nova a la the famous Stan Getz / Astrid Gilberto 1960's recordings. Great for a late night bedroom scene or romantic summer beach vacation. Yearning for past romance, fantasy lover, making love, wishing, aimlessness. Real instruments, a guitar rhythm groove, no melody, Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
An original mid tempo bossa-nova in the style of the famous Stan Getz / Astrid Gilberto 1960s recordings. Great for a late night bedroom scene or romantic summer beach vacation. Yearning for past romance, fantasy lover, making love, wishing, aimlessness. Real instruments. Guitar rhythm groove, no vo, Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
An instrumental mid tempo bossa-nova ala the famous Stan Getz / Astrid Gilberto 1960s recordings. Great for a late night bedroom scene or romantic summer beach vacation. Yearning for past romance, fantasy lover, making love, wishing, aimlessness. Real instruments. Guitar rhythm groove, melodica, sax, Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
An original mid tempo bossa-nova in the style of the famous Stan Getz / Astrid Gilberto 1960s recordings. Great for a late night bedroom scene or romantic summer beach vacation. Yearning for past romance, fantasy lover, making love, wishing, aimlessness. Real instruments. Sultry Vocals, Female Vocals, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
A mid tempo bossa-nova ala the famous Stan Getz / Astrid Gilberto 1960s recordings. Ideal for: late night bedroom scene, romantic tropical vacation, swanky source music, yearning for past romance, fantasy lover, making love, wishing, aimlessness. Real instruments. Sultry Vocals sax melodica. Female Vocals, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
A romantic, lush solo piano bed suitable for source or emotional underscore. This track sets a great mood. It's laid back neo-romantic style is complemented with grand pianistic gestures that capture sophisticated elegance but never overwhelm the track. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
A genuine torch song, romantic, lush and unabashed, sung by a fantastic jazz vocalist. Coloristic piano trio accompaniment. Piano, upright bass and drums (brushes). Jazz atmosphere, Female Vocals, Lounge, Neo-Lounge Vocals
A chill retro style bossa-nova in the style of classic 1960s Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto recordings. Haunting, moody, romantic, upscale and swanky. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Retro romance, mystery and intrigue with this haunting bossa-nova in the style of 1960s Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto. "A stranger on a train, just a face looking out at the rain" sets the stage for an affair. Loneliness, exotic travel and the thrill of romantic adventure. Female Vocals, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Swinging, light and retro - this jazz accordion track has a 50s cocktail feel reminiscent of the great sophisticated swing of artists like Art Van Damme, George Shearing and Nat King Cole. This track will help you remember one of the unique signature sounds of that era! Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
A beautiful, elegant jazz piano duo ballad reminiscent of Thelonious Monk 'Round Midnight. Starts solo, trio in at:15, evokes a late night reflective mood. Romantic breakup or hookup, elegant background jazz, quiet, feeling sorry for oneself, drunken reflection, last call, requiem, making love, Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Beautiful solo jazz guitar ballad played on acoustic guitar. Lush, reflective melody. Sophisticated and elegant. Quiet source music for a restaurant or concert. Emotional underscore for a variety of emotional situations. Classy, upscale. Nylon strings. Performed by Julian Catford. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
An elegant, sophisticated solo jazz piano ballad. Great choice for source music situations, a swanky cocktail party, a candlelight dinner, upscale restaurant. Underscore for romance, reminiscing, reflection. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
A beautiful, elegant jazz piano trio ballad reminiscent of Thelonious Monk 'Round Midnight. Starts solo, trio in at:15, evokes a late night reflective mood. Romantic breakup or hookup, elegant background jazz, quiet, feeling sorry for oneself, drunken reflection, last call, requiem, making love, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A sophisticated cocktail piano trio plays a very bluesy track that sounds like it could have been written in the 1930s or 1940s. 2nd chorus builds intensity with a bluesy piano solo with piano tremolos and bluesy riffs. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A downtempo smooth jazz track with a pretty melody played by acoustic piano. Sweetened with a small live string section. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
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