Jeff "Snake" Greenberg

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Jeff Greenberg was born in Philadelphia, PA and started playing piano at age 5. At the age of 14 he composed a score for the Yale Drama School, at 15 he made his Carnegie Recital Hall debut and at 16 recorded for the RCA Red Seal label. The New York Times said of him, "(he is) well on his way to being a leader in his field."

Jeff attended New York University and Berklee College of Music, where he studied piano and arranging. He continued his studies privately with such teachers as Don Sebesky (arranging) and Sanford Gold (piano).

Jeff performed in Atlantic City (Caesars, Bally's, Resorts International), and later moved to New York City. In New York, he worked as a studio musician and singer for TV and radio commercials, and became the house arranger for a major jingle company. His work can be heard on commercials for clients such as Ford, Clairol, McDonalds and others.

Jeff also worked on cruise ships where he was an entertainer, a singer/pianist and an orchestra musician. He served as musical director for several cruise lines including Holland America, NCL, American Hawaii, and United States Lines. After coming to Las Vegas, Jeff performed in lounges as a pianist and vocalist. He has appeared at Harrah’s, Caesar’s, The MGM Grand, New York, New York, and other well known hotels.

From 2002 until 2006, Jeff was the musical director of "The Ratpack is Back" at the Greek Isles Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He played piano, conducted the orchestra and contributed musical arrangements to the show. Jeff considers the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. (as well as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Nat "King" Cole and others) to be "the classical music of Las Vegas." Because of his extensive knowledge of this era, as well as a great love and respect for its artists, Jeff is regarded to be a leading exponent of this music.

Jeff now lives in New Orleans, and is available for bookings in that area.

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