Norman Zamcheck | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Norman Zamcheck |
Born | Washington, D.C., United States | February 23, 1947
Genres | Blues, boogie-woogie, jazz, vaudeville, rock, folk cabaret, musical theater |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer singer/songwriter |
Member of | Stormin' Norman and Suzy, The Real Stormin' Norman |
"The Real Stormin" Norman Zamcheck (born February 23, 1947) is an American pianist and singer/songwriter, best known as bandleader of the New York-based Real Stormin' Norman Band, and the rock/vaudeville group Stormin' Norman and Suzy. Considered an innovator in the blues-ragtime revival, Zamcheck is known for his boogie-woogie blues, rag, and klezmer piano technique; his original long-form ballad songs; as well as for musicals and film soundtracks.