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Irving Fields

"I am never happier than when I am pleasing people with my music." Irving Fields

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About Irving Fields

Name: Isadore Schwartz

DOB: August 4, 1915

Place of birth: New York, Lower East Side

Currently resides in: New York, Central Park South

Education: Eastman School of Music, Masters Institute

Family: Ruth (wife), Kissy and Huggy (Shih Tzus)

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Stage name(s): Irving Fields, Campos el Pianista

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Biography

Career Highlights
Background in music: Instruments: piano, acoustic bass How he got his start: At the age of 15, he won the Fred Allen Radio Amateur Hour and was given a week engagement at the Roxy Theater. Big break: Musical icons/influences:	Best known for: Awards: Arts for the Aging's 2008 Lolo Sarnoff Award for Outstanding Vision and Creativity Current projects: Irving currently plays from Tuesday through Sunday at Nino's Tuscany located at 117 W 58th St.

Cultural Impact
The pioneer of fusing Latin rhythms with ethnic music. A lounge piano icon, with a career spanning over 75 years.

Trivia

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He has recorded over 80 albums.
He was signed to RCA as the Irving Campos Trio. Campos means "Fields" in Spanish.
He performed at the Park Sheraton for 16 years.
He wrote campaign songs for Ronald Reagan, George Bush (Sr), Bob Dole, Rudy Giuliani, and George Pataki.
He was the youngest finalist of the Fred Allen Radio Amateur Hour

By Irving Fields:

With a sense of humor, you’ll never get ulcers
You have to be the first to say hello, with a smile on your face and a friendly glow.
Never make a decision while intoxicated.
Whatever you have to do, do it now. Don’t wait.

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Famous Gigs

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Guy Lombardo
Sarah Vaughan

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Carnegie Hall - New York City
Taj Mahal - Bombay, India
The Copacabana - New York City

The Lounge

Here’s your spot to settle in and discuss all things Irving. When was the first time you heard Irving? What "Bongos" combos would you like to see added to the collection? Start a discussion thread below!

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