BOBBY LYLE

Pianist Bobby Lyle learned long ago that success and longevity in the music business are directly related to versatility and the ability to constantly refine and reinvent God-given talent. Thus, in a career that has spanned some three decades, Lyle has established himself as a songwriter, producer, arranger, music publisher, sideman, bandleader, musical director and world-class performer. Audiences at home and abroad have been mesmerized by his melodic compositions and dazzling piano techniques. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lyle’s parents joined the post-war flight of African-Americans from the south to urban northern cities. The family ended up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and that’s where Lyle’s musical odyssey began. “My love affair with the piano began at age six with Mom as my first teacher,” Lyle fondly recalls. “Growing up in a climate where you have six months of winter every year provided lots of practice time.” The resulting development eventually got him noticed by read more...