Randy Newman

"Yet there was no denying the value those strings added in a tune like “Louisiana 1927,” Newman’s account of a Southern city being washed away, which sounded as beautiful at the Bowl as it ever has — pure American soul music, as deep and true as Ray Charles or Aretha Franklin."
—LA Times

"His graceful melodies and piquant lyrics have brought consistent praise from other musicians, critics, and even the Academy Awards, which nominated Newman 16 times before granting him a 2001 Oscar."
—USA Today

"His wry and sometimes raw musical commentary is still a big part of the American cultural landscape."
—NPR Morning Edition

—Please note that Columbia Artists Management LLC represents Randy Newman solely for orchestral engagements.

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There is hardly another composer to be found in Hollywood who is as multifaceted as Randy Newman. With songs that run the gamut from heartbreaking to satirical and a host of unforgettable film scores, Randy Newman has used his many talents to create musical masterpieces widely recognized by generations of audiences.

Randy Newman’s many honors include six Grammys, three Emmys, and two Academy Awards, as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Rock and Roll . . . Hall of Fame in 2013, the same year he was given an Ivor Novello PRS for Music Special International Award. Most recently, Newman was presented with a PEN New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award in June 2014.

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