Rob Reich (musician)

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Rob Reich
Reich playing the accordion in 2011
Background information
Born
Robert Erich Reich

(1978-03-08)March 8, 1978
Long Island , U.S
OriginNew York City, U.S
DiedMay 15, 2025(2025-05-15) (aged 47)
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Accordion, piano, glockenspiel
Formerly ofTin Hat, Gaucho, Circus Bella All-Star Band
WebsiteOfficial website

Rob Reich (March 8, 1978 – May 15, 2025) was an accordionist, pianist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. [1][2]

He led a swing band Swings Left.[3]

Reich was bandleader, composer, and accordionist for Circus Bella.[4]

Education

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Reich graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 2000, majoring in composition. He studied with John Luther Adams and Pauline Oliveros.[1][2]

Discography

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Reich played both as a leader and as a sideman [5]

As leader

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  • The Balancing Act (2008)
  • Shadowbox (2015)
  • Swings Left (2019)
  • Cloister (2020)

Circus Bella All-Star Band

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  • Circus Bella All-Star Band (2011)

As sideman

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with Gaucho

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  • Deluxe (2007)
  • Deep Night (2009)
  • Part-time Sweetheart (2012)
  • Thinking of You (2014)

References

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  1. ^ a b Whiting, Sam (22 May 2025). "Rob Reich, pianist and accordion player with a regular gig at S.F.'s Zuni Café, dies at 47". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b Gilbert, Andrew (22 May 2025). "Rob Reich, multi-instrumentalist and composer, dies at 47". Mission Local. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  3. ^ Gilbert, Andrew (24 January 2019). "Swinging Left with Rob Reich; celebrating Django at the Freight". Berkeleyside. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  4. ^ Firth, Andrea (26 August 2021). "Circus Bella is back in the ring". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Rob Reich". Rob Reich. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
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