BIOGRAPHY
A little bit about Jeff...
May 2022
"Music soothes the soul and brings people together. In times of isolation and in times of prosperity humanity needs the universal healing and comforting power of music. As a singer, entertainer and a songwriter I have devoted my life to feeling and channeling the deep emotions of classic songs and being vulnerable and transparent in the songs that I write and perform." - Jeff Pike
Be it through his own intimate compositions or the words and music of others, entertaining and connecting deeply with an audience is Jeff’s passion and his gift. Jeff has received nods in comparison to recording artists such as Jason Mraz, Kenny Loggins, Dan Fogelberg, Jimmy Buffett, Gino Vannelli, Christopher Cross and Elton John. His keen sense of humor, enticing stage presence, sensitivity, and caring personality all help generate a performance that is intimate, impressive and fun.
Jeff has released 12 CDs and is currently working on two new solo CDs, 'Right Where I Am' and 'Always,' also to be released on vinyl. 'Right Where I Am' consists of 12 classic songs produced, recorded, engineered and mixed by multi-platinum recording artist Gino Vannelli. Gino and Jeff finished recording and mixing the album in 2021. Work began in March, 2022 on videos for the album with Ross Vannelli directing, producing and filming. Stay tuned..
Inspired by an idea and recommendation from executive producer Paul Leslie of 'The Paul Leslie Hour', 'Always' is an album of classic, romantic jazz ballads from the early to mid 20th century. Jeff is recording 'Always' with jazz pianist, Conal Fowkes, drummer, percussionist Wayne Viar and bassist, producer, composer and recording engineer, Joseph Patrick Moore. As of March, 2022 recording has resumed and going well. Stay tuned..
On September 19, 2020, in honor of the 80th Birthday of legendary songwriter Paul Williams, Jeff released his version of the classic Paul Williams composition, 'Rainbow Connection.'
In July of 2020, Jeff released, 'Hug Inside An Envelope,' composed by Rosalind Winton and Robert Benson. The lyrics of 'Hug Inside An Envelope' are featured in the 2021 book by Annette Pearson, 'Finding Strength In The Dark.'
In July of 2020, Jeff released, 'Hug Inside An Envelope,' composed by Rosalind Winton and Robert Benson. The lyrics of 'Hug Inside An Envelope' are featured in the 2021 book by Annette Pearson, 'Finding Strength In The Dark.'
In August of 2019, Jeff appeared in the Gino Vannelli video El Camino El Perdon along with South American legendary songwriter and entertainer, Alejandro Lerner.
A little bit more about Jeff….
Atlanta native Jeff Pike has been a working musician and entertainer all his professional life. He was singing at a very young age and studying guitar by the age of 10. Through his formidable years in high school and college, Jeff studied and majored in voice, with minors in piano and musical theater. Furthering his education as his career progressed, Jeff studied keyboard/synthesizer production, programming, and Pro Tools audio engineering at Berklee College of Music.
Since 1992, through the music and fan base of Jimmy Buffett and their own original Trop Rock Music, Jeff has had continuous success with his band A1A – The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. Jeff and A1A have performed with Jimmy Buffett and Mac McAnally and The Coral Reefer Band in concert and were featured in the 2012 Major Motion Picture, “What To Expect When You’re Expecting.” A1A also had a song on the movie soundtrack, which was released on Capitol Records. Jeff was in Jimmy’s MTV video, “Fruitcakes.” His performance with Jimmy and his band of “Cheeseburger In Paradise,” which was included in the limited edition” Barometer Soup Radio Special” CD, still receives regular rotation on Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Radio Margaritaville’ station on SiriusXM radio. A1A’s list of accomplishments is long. So to save time and space here, please check out their website at: A1A-Live.com
Since 2014 Jeff has played the piano and toured the States annually as “Benny” in the American Cast of MANIA - The Abba Tribute. MANIA - The Abba Tribute is considered the #1 Touring Abba Tribute Show in the world. For more information visit www.maniatheshow.com
