Dick Kaufmann’s amazing journey began with an introduction to Lee Musiker at Nola Recording Studios in New York. Musiker is the Emmy Award-winning conductor and musical director for Tony Bennett and Barbara Cook. His masterful work can be heard behind Dick’s silky renditions of the classics Softly As I Leave You, In the Wee Small Hours, Blue Skies, and Where or When. At 70 years young — Kaufmann performed a sold-out debut concert at the historic Atlas Performing Arts Center, during which time he released his debut record, Just In Time. This was followed by a sold-out cabaret evening to benefit Wounded Warrior Project at Germano’s in Baltimore’s Little Italy. Next up: an event at Washington Hebrew Congregation.
Chaise Lounge is his Dick’s backing band of choice for live performances. The Kaufmann/Musiker collaborations are featured here with permission from Harry Fox Agency.
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Chaise Lounge is showcased here, courtesy of CD Baby’s “Top Sellers” podcast series.
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Cover artwork above by Eric S. Townsend. Photography by April Sims.