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Vegas Wedding Entertainment
P.O. Box 11295, Las Vegas, NV 89111
A trained musician as well as a prolific
player by ear, Rick Charles has had much
success performing across the U.S., in
various venues. His refreshing new blend
of traditional jazz and sultry ballads
combined with swing standards and pop
classics is unique, yet timeless.
With ages of wedding guests ranging from
1 - 100 Rick's repertoire is deep enough to
cater to everyone. Names like Frank
Sinatra, Cole Porter, The Gershwins, Chet
Baker, Elton John, Billy Joel and Harry
Connick Jr. spring to mind.
Many brides & grooms have been
delighted with the warm, exciting,
buzzing atmosphere created at their
reception by Rick's mix of well known,
light jazz to good pop tunes.
Listening to the following sound clips will give you a good
sense of Rick's most popular styles for weddings, commitment
ceremonies and receptions:
"Rick Charles has the versatility to please any audience."
let Rick entertain you !
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"From special occasions and weddings to corporate functions, conventions and charity benefits, whatever your live music needs, Rick Charles caters to the crowd!"
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"Watch your event come to life with the live musical entertainment of Rick Charles!"
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Outstanding live music...
For the past 18 years Rick has been welcomed as a
pianist, vocalist and performer on cruise ships as well
as at corporate functions, conventions, private
parties, special events and weddings. He has had much
success sharing his talents in piano bars, hotels, and
night clubs, all over the country.
Rick pulls from a wide variety of music
that can be performed to fit your special
needs. He draws on a large repertoire of
tunes to find the right style at the right
time. Rick can add energy and fun to a
variety of musical situations.
From the soft moody tinkling of beautiful
Jazz Ballads to the melodies of the great
"American Standards" and the swinging
numbers created by such remarkable
composers as Duke Ellington, Cole Porter,
Rodgers and Hart, performed in the
timeless styles of such great stage
performers as Frank Sinatra, Nat King
Cole, and Tony Bennett.

Major influences include:
"Fats" Waller, Scott Joplin, Art Tatum, Count Basie,
Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, "Red" Garland,
Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday,
Sarah Vaughan, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, "Fats"
Domino, Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin,
Richard Rodgers, Ray Charles, Etta James, Nat King
Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé,
Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Chet Baker,
Elton John, Billy Joel, Don Henley
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