Richard LaFrate

Orlando, FL

$125.00 and up depending location, hours etc.

Travels up to 150 miles

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At the Santa Fe artists market

Overview

I play a variety of easy listening and jazz flavored instrumentals that are recognized by the general public. I play at a volume that allows normal conversation. My music is enjoyed at wine bars, restaurants, outdoor and private events. If you are looking for background music for a dinner or cocktail party, I may be a perfect choice.


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Booking information

Price range: $125.00 and up depending location, hours etc.

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

I provide a variety of easy listening and jazz flavored guitar instrumentals with quality backing tracks. The repertoire includes jazz and smooth jazz standards, ballads, soft rock, country and latin inspired tunes. My music will not interfere with your conversation. I perform dressed appropriately, no jeans, shorts or sneakers and I arrive on time. I conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.

About

I am originally from upstate New York where I performed with many different groups playing clubs, lounges, weddings, private events. I am now a fulltime resident of central Florida and have been since 1992. I no longer play with groups with the exception of occasional dated with a vocalist. I became interested in using backing tracks several years ago when I realized there was a need for solo or duo musicians, mainly to keep live music affordable for many clients. The technology over the years has enabled me to sound like I am playing with live musicians, because most of my tracks feature live musicians that were previously recorded. My music is appreciated at wine bars, restaurants, outdoor and private events.

Past booked events

January 2024

16

Tuesday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kissimmee, FL

December 2021

31

Friday

House Party

9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)

Palm Harbor, FL

September 2018

28

Friday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

27

Thursday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

22

Saturday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

21

Friday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

20

Thursday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

15

Saturday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

13

Thursday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Saturday

Cellars Uncorked

7:30pm - 10:30pm

07

Friday

Windermere art walk

5:30pm - 8:30pm

06

Thursday

Corelli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

November 2017

02

Thursday

Correlli's restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Set list

At Last
A Day in the Life of a Fool
Autumn Leaves
Ain't no Sunshine
All the Things you are
Always on my mind
Besame Mucho
Canadian Sunset
Corcovado
Crazy
Do it Again
Don't Know Why
I have a list of close to 200 songs, if there is a specific tune that you require please contact me.

Influences and inspiration

I have been influenced by many jazz guitarist and vocalists, including Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Nancy Wilson

Setup requirements

one 110 volt outlet and about 36 square feet of space

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