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Vegas Wedding Entertainment
P.O. Box 11295, Las Vegas, NV 89111
rick.charles@vegasentertain.com
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 !
"From special occasions and weddings to  
corporate functions, conventions and charity
benefits, whatever your live music needs,
Rick Charles caters to the crowd!"
"Watch your event come to life with the live
musical entertainment of Rick Charles!"
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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