Ricky Diaz, a foremost accomplished pianist, composer and arranger, developed his well known name in the entertainment business in California and went on to establish The Ricky Diaz Orchestra in Houston.

He has performed for such celebrities as Judy Garland, Bob Hope, The Platters, Four Freshman, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, and traveled with Marilyn Maye as her pianist. Ricky has been a conductor in Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, and Radio City Music Hall in New York, where he had the pleasure of conducting the Johnny Carson Show Orchestra.

The Ricky Diaz Band opened the Hyatt Regency Hotel, the former Remington, now The St. Regis and has been privileged to play for President Bush and President Clinton while in Houston.

Ricky Diaz has available to you a variety of combinations

from a single pianist, duos, trios, and quartets leading to the rich, full sound of the Ricky Diaz Swinging Big Band Orchestra. The Violins, harpists, flute-violin-piano combinations will also enhance a wedding ceremony. For that elegant Black Tie dinner/dance reception, may we suggest the strolling Ten Violins. His 10 piece group, a most popular variety ensemble, as well as his Swinging Big Band Orchestra, has been a dynamic success enjoyed by all.

Ricky Diaz had the good pleasure studying: HARMONY, ARRANGING, AND COMPOSITION with the famous William "Bill" Russo in person at The University of Chicago.

In Houston, Ricky Diaz studied Concert Piano for 18 years with Two of the Best symphonic Concert Pianists, Albert Hirsh and Pat Gutierrez.

Ricky Diaz, a legend in Houston, specializes in great listening and dancing music. When you call Ricky Diaz for your Social event or wedding, you are automatically assured of professionalism and a quality performance.